Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous remand directives. The Veteran's left foot condition, including traumatic arthritis and gout, is being reviewed for service connection.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to missing information about his employment timeline and salary after September 2012. The Board requests additional documentation from the Veteran.

The Veteran's uncontrolled tremors, heat intolerance, and gait disturbance are considered residuals of in-service heat exhaustion. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and TDIU have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the nature and cause of the Veteran's heart conditions, including whether they are related to service or herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses is being remanded due to incomplete records and unclear details regarding his attempts to fill prescriptions at the VA pharmacy in Durham, NC.

The Board has denied service connection for a neck disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for ulcerative colitis due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's claim for ulcerative colitis remains pending.

The Board has not fully addressed the private medical opinion regarding the Veteran's cause of death and remands for further clarification.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no service connection issues are pending.

The Veteran's thoracic spine strain with IVDS is currently rated at 40 percent, but the Board has remanded for an earlier effective date.

The Board has granted service connection for Graves' disease, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to in-service herbicide exposure. The Veteran's private endocrinologist provided a favorable opinion linking the condition to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings on his left hip disabilities is being remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding the impact of flare-ups on his range of motion prior to December 30, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for left and right arm disabilities, claimed as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), are denied.,Claims for tinnitus and a status-post right great toe disability are remanded due to lack of evidence prior to August 22, 2017.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of her request for review.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of lymphocytic leukemia has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of esophageal disorders, including Barrett’s esophagus, dysphasia, and esophageal stricture. The examiner must address relevant STRs, April 2019 VA examination diagnosis, the Veteran's lay statements, and testimony from his Board hearing.

The Board has granted an effective date of December 13, 2002 for the award of DIC for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death. The appellant's original claim was denied in January 2003 and a petition to reopen her claim was denied in March 2003 due to lack of new and material evidence. However, she submitted additional evidence in October 2003 which led to reconsideration of her petition to reopen the previously denied claim. The appellant continuously appealed until September 2015 when the rating decision granted her DIC for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death.

The Board found that the Veteran's psychiatric disability was not caused by VA care, treatment, or examination. The proximate cause of his additional disability was attributed to personality issues and poor human interaction.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's stomach cancer and his service, including his conceded exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran is also seeking clarification on whether his in-service complaints of stomach cramps were early manifestations of his current condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a supplemental report from the VA examiner who previously provided opinions on the etiology of the Veteran's right foot disorders. The examiner is asked to address whether the Veteran’s service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated his obesity and if so, whether the obesity was a substantial factor in causing any of his right foot/ankle conditions.