Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to additional development being required, including obtaining an independent medical opinion and reviewing records of VA treatment.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's left thumb disability, finding that his symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's neck disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and opinion regarding the Veteran's infertility claim, specifically addressing whether it is related to her service-connected PTSD with depression.

The Veteran's death was caused by myocardial infarction, which is presumed to be due to exposure to herbicide agents in or near the Korean DMZ. The Board granted DIC based on service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has remanded the case for a new medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's diverticulitis is related to his service, including exposure to environmental hazards in Southwest Asia, and whether it is secondary to his service-connected migraine headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for gout and a gastrointestinal disability, including acid reflux, gastritis, and chest pain. The Veteran's claims are supported by medical evidence linking his conditions to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to changes in the Veteran's condition and conflicting opinions regarding his need for home oxygen therapy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a new VA examination to assess his right middle finger disability. The RO must issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case after reviewing all relevant evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions and consideration of the Veteran's lay statements regarding his gout disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate statement of reasons or bases for its decision, specifically regarding a November 2015 private medical opinion from the Veteran's private treating oncologist.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including assigning appropriate effective dates for SMC housebound and based on the need for aid and attendance, as well as adjudicating the claim of entitlement to a higher SMC rate. The Veteran is seeking earlier effective dates and increased benefits for SMC.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right ring finger disorder, finding that it is related to his active duty service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals, so the case is dismissed.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the issue has been fully resolved in favor of the Veteran, and there are no remaining issues for review.

The Board denied service connection for alopecia of the bilateral lower extremities, finding that there was no causal relationship between the condition and active duty service.

The Board has found that there was not substantial compliance with the previous remand directives regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma. As such, another remand for further development is required.

The Board has granted an effective date of August 22, 2011 for recognition of K.F.N. as the Veteran's school-aged child for additional dependency compensation. The decision also grants recognition of K.D.N. as a dependent child under the age of 18.

The Board has determined that the remand directives have not been substantially complied with and thus, the case must be returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right and left hip trochanteric bursitis, as well as initial compensable evaluations for these conditions. The case is being returned to VA for further development.