Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the procedural steps for a simultaneously contested claim have not been completed, and thus remands the case to ensure compliance with special procedural regulations.

The Veteran's left and right knee chondromalacia patella with patellar tendonitis were rated at 10% prior to March 24, 2020, and at 20% thereafter. The claim for higher ratings is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's household income and medical expenses, which are necessary for a determination on her nonservice-connected pension benefits claim.

The Board has remanded the case for addendum opinions to address the etiology of the Veteran's varicose veins and whether they are aggravated by his service-connected CAD.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims of service connection for varicose veins in both the right and left lower extremities as these issues have been fully resolved by a June 2020 rating decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and an addendum opinion regarding Z. G.'s permanent incapacity for self-support.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right middle finger disability is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and testing, including imaging studies. The examiner must also evaluate any associated peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a right lower extremity neurological disorder, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability. The case needs further examination and opinion from an appropriate clinician.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right leg disability is service-connected as it was incurred during his active duty.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that no service-connected disability contributed to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of information from both parties regarding child support payments and arrearages. The RO is instructed to attempt to obtain this information.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for the gastrointestinal disorder issue before a decision was made.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing Veteran's claims file, which includes rating decisions, statements of the case, award letters, and other pertinent documents. The appellant is asked to provide copies of any missing documents or information that may lead to obtaining them.

The Board has granted service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and left total hip replacement, finding that the conditions are at least as likely as not caused by or related to the Veteran's service-connected non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 as there was no evidence supporting an additional disability resulting from the 1974 septoplasty surgery, and the cause of any residual breathing difficulty could not be attributed to VA carelessness or negligence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for esophageal cancer due to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune, finding that the evidence did not support a causal relationship between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and needs a new one with an appropriate clinician to determine if the Veteran's current colitis is related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic cardiomyopathy has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the appeal process.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disability, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to service or any service-connected disabilities. The Board also denied an extension of the temporary total rating for convalescence following right elbow surgery.,The decision did not address exposure basis, presumption, secondary service connection, or reopening of claims.