Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cystitis, finding that there is no evidence linking her current condition to her active duty service. The Board also dismissed the freestanding claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of a psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinion regarding aggravation of PVD by CAD. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to address whether his PVD was aggravated by his service-connected CAD.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic respiratory disorder, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the condition and service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability other than ischemic heart disease and MVP, finding that there is no competent evidence of a nexus between his current diagnoses and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with prior remand directives and a need for an independent medical expert opinion regarding the Veteran's MEN-Type 1.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the entitlement to TDIU prior to June 20, 2014.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for his right eye disabilities, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current conditions and his in-service injury.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for a hip disorder, which is secondary to his service-connected bilateral foot and knee disabilities. The case needs further examination to determine if the hip disorder was caused or aggravated by these service-connected conditions.

Your service connection claim for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) with residual lower urinary tract symptoms has been granted, but the appeal is dismissed because the benefit sought on appeal has already been granted.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no service connection decision is made.

The Veteran's skin disease and left knee disability are remanded for further examination and rating. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Veteran's appeal regarding her service-connected keratosis pilaris has been dismissed as she withdrew all remaining issues.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for dysthymic disorder, which is now considered secondary to PTSD. The most probative evidence supports a nexus between the Veteran's current condition and his military service as a combat Veteran in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for clarification regarding the relationship between the Veteran's atrial fibrillation and service-connected ischemic heart disease, as well as any current residuals of previous cardiac ablation procedures. The Veteran is also seeking service connection for his atrial fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of the Veteran's death, specifically his service-connected disabilities and their role in causing a fall that led to his death.

The Board denied the claim for dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) as there was no qualifying service in the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerilla forces, in the service of the United States Armed Forces. The appellant's spouse had a cause of death that is not presumed to be related to military service.

The Board has granted service connection for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and the cause of death. The MDS is considered to be related to the Veteran's military service, with no presumption applied due to exposure to herbicides or other specific conditions. The cause of death was also determined to be related to the Veteran's service.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for a dental disability for purposes of obtaining VA outpatient treatment due to the need for VHA to make an eligibility determination first.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating and extraschedular evaluation for his service-connected left varicocele, finding that there was no evidence to support a higher rating based on voiding dysfunction or other symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and providing a supplemental medical opinion.