Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board denied service connection for tremors as there is no evidence linking the condition to active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed because they died during the pendency of their claim, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding service connection for a brain tumor. The claim will be reviewed again with more specialized medical expertise.

The appellant's claim for additional nonservice-connected burial benefits was denied as she has already been awarded the maximum amount allowed under the law.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for healed fracture, left third metatarsal with residual pain, swelling, and hallux valgus. The matter is being remanded for additional VA examination to determine the severity of the condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected nephrolithiasis prior to June 8, 2021, finding that the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the pre-November 2021 regulations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diverticulitis is related to service or his service-connected irritable bowel syndrome, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal, and the Board dismissed it due to her withdrawal.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of swamp fever as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or event related to the condition.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination and need for updated treatment records. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA skin examination to determine the current severity of his bilateral foot fungus.

The Veteran's appeal for reinstatement of VA compensation benefits which were terminated due to fugitive felon status has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal in July 2020.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical examination for assessing the severity of the Veteran's service-connected left hip disability.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to March 13, 2013 is denied as the evidence does not show that he was unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities alone more than one year before filing of his claim.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected right upper extremity radiculopathy disability is being remanded due to the need for a new examination.

The Veteran's overpayment of VA compensation benefits is being remanded for a paid and due audit to clarify the debt creation and period, as well as address his assertions of error.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including ADHD combined type and adjustment disorder with depressed mood, are found to have begun during her military service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including urinary condition, skin condition, jock itch, costochondritis, and sleep disorder. The claims for left wrist disability, right wrist disability, right forearm scar, and abdominal condition are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral lower extremity lymphedema or edema is related to her service and/or secondary to her service-connected postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome, left upper extremity.