Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a respiratory disorder and gastrointestinal disorder was denied as there is no current disability found, and the pre-existing conditions were not aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for authorization and request of private treatment records related to esophageal conditions.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating and a 10 percent evaluation based on multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to an incorrect characterization of the issue and a need for additional development, including a detailed audit of the number of days in which the Veteran received military drill pay during FY 2009 and how much compensation was recouped. The Veteran disputes both the number of days and the amount of compensation recouped.

The Board denied an increased rating for connective tissue disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a higher disability rating due to the Veteran's symptoms not meeting the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran's request for a Category I designation under the Standards of Practice for the Administration of the Self Employment track for purposes of Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) benefits has already been approved.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding medical records and a need for a new VA back examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Sjogren's syndrome, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to his military service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and evaluation of the Veteran's left lower leg disorder, including assessing functional impairment and obtaining additional medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, increased rating, and TDIU have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he died during the pendency of his case. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has determined that a timely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was received regarding the June 2015 rating decision awarding an increased rating of 40 percent for urinary tract infections with interstitial cystitis. The appeal is granted, and the issue of entitlement to a higher rating remains pending as it must be remanded for issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC).

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding gynecological conditions, including those related to military sexual trauma.

The appeal is being remanded due to incomplete development of the record. The Veteran's attorney has requested a separate rating for muscle atrophy, but this may be prohibited by regulation.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for a skin disorder due to inadequate consideration of the Veteran's statements and medical records, particularly the October 1969 service treatment record.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hairy cell leukemia, finding no causal relationship to his military service or any presumptive exposure. The condition was not shown within one year of separation from active duty.

The Veteran's adopted child, G., is now recognized as his dependent for VA purposes, allowing him to receive additional compensation benefits.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to September 18, 2008 for the grant of service connection for gout was denied as there is no legal basis for such a determination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and will provide updated VA treatment records. The Veteran's SSA records should also be requested.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's CLL is related to exposure during service, specifically TCE and other chemicals/solvents used during his service.