Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran seeks service connection for a liver disorder, which he claims is related to his service-connected disabilities. The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for an adequate examination regarding whether his current liver disorder was caused or aggravated by his service-connected hypertension or bilateral patellar tracking disease.

The Veteran's upper gastrointestinal disability, diagnosed as gastritis and duodenitis, is found to be directly related to his service-connected lumbar spine disability. The claim for a separate rating for radiculopathy of the lower extremities is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and a supporting medical nexus opinion from the Veteran's private podiatrist.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA eye examination and attempting to obtain relevant private treatment records. The case will also be referred to the Director of Compensation and Pension Services for consideration of entitlement to a TDIU under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b).

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues and the appellant's request for a hearing.

The Veteran's overactive bladder is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it was aggravated by her pregnancy during service.

The Veteran is granted status as a veteran and the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are referred back to the RO.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a disability manifest by tremors and finds that new and material evidence has been presented. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized as recurrent dislocating patella and degenerative joint disease, is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional documents related to a reduction in nonservice-connected pension benefits and an unclear claim of reopening a previous claim. The Board will also consider whether the IVM folder is necessary.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA benefits cannot be reopened due to lack of new and material evidence, as his submitted documents do not establish qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to lack of qualifying service in the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the appellant's service in the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrilla forces. The claim will be returned for further development using all provided names: Juan Tian Chiok, Huan Tian Chio, and Tian Chuo Haun.

The Board finds that there is no clear and unmistakable evidence of a pre-existing hair lip/cleft palate condition, and the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's maxillary/mandibular disability was caused or aggravated by service, and for obtaining any available treatment records since August 2010.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and a VA examiner's opinion regarding whether any service-related disease or injury contributed to the Veteran's death. The issues of entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, burial benefits, and death pension benefits are pending.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for narrowing of arteries due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's skin condition was not shown to be related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected ptosis of the right eyelid does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation as it does not result in visual acuity impairment or disfigurement.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's cardiovascular disability is related to his active service. The claim will be reconsidered after the examination.