Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erythrocytosis and polycythemia vera, finding no evidence of in-service events or diseases that could be linked to these conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it does not have jurisdiction to review claims for payment of medical services provided by Menonnite General Hospital under the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP).

The appellant's claim for accrued benefits was timely filed, and the appeal is granted.

The Veteran's service was found to be under a ROTC scholarship, which does not qualify for Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits due to the four-year active duty obligation. The Board denied his claim as he did not meet the eligibility criteria.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for various hip and shin conditions have been denied. The evidence does not support the assignment of higher ratings under applicable rating criteria.

The Board has remanded two issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims for neurological disabilities of his upper and lower extremities. The remand is due to an inadequate VA examination that did not address all relevant evidence, including the Veteran's reports of symptoms.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing documents and an inability to determine if new evidence is material.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is less than 30%, so he is not eligible for additional compensation for a dependent child.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for radiation proctitis prior to April 16, 2016 and higher than 10 percent thereafter is denied. A separate 20 percent rating for rectal bleeding associated with radiation proctitis is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of service certification and the need for the appellant to challenge her spouse's exclusion from the reconstructed roster. The case will be readjudicated after the appellant provides any necessary documents.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for circulation problems of the arms and legs was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of this condition.

The Board has not provided substantial compliance with its previous remand directives regarding the issue of entitlement to a higher rate of VA pension. The AOJ is required to schedule the Veteran for a hearing before a Decision Review Officer at the RO in San Juan, Puerto Rico and send written notice of the scheduled hearing to the Veteran and his representative.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for gastrointestinal disability, vomiting and diarrhea as they have been granted in a previous rating decision.,Service connection was denied for sweating due to Persian Gulf service because it is attributed to an existing diagnosed anxiety disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 40 percent for his lumbar spine disability, finding that his flexion was limited to 30 degrees or less and did not approximate unfavorable ankylosis. The Board concluded there were no episodes requiring bed rest prescribed by a physician and treatment by a physician.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for muscle and joint pain and fatigue have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability, or any link to service.,Service connection was not granted because the medical evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's symptoms were related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (inactive) with anemia was denied. The rating prior to January 6, 2021, is denied as the hemoglobin level did not meet criteria for a compensable rating. From January 6, 2021, the Veteran's condition required treatment only by dietary modification and does not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the functionality of the Veteran's right testicle, which is necessary for determining a proper rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with previous instructions and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the cause of death.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board could make a decision, so the case is dismissed.

The Board denied a rating higher than 20 percent for left and right leg shin splints, finding the evidence did not support such a rating.