Rheumatoid arthritis Board decisions

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations and initial compensable evaluations were denied. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal before a decision was made.

The Board denied service connection for adhesive capsulitis of the right shoulder and brachial plexus radiculopathy of both arms, finding that there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to service or any event in service. The cervical spine disability was granted a 10% evaluation.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support a finding that the veteran's service-connected conditions or any other condition caused his death. The appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of her husband's death is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently have active rheumatoid arthritis of the hands and wrists, but instead has chronic residuals such as proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint synovitis. The recent examinations do not show any limitation of motion or pain on use resulting in any limitation of motion.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for osteoarthritis and an increased rating for rheumatoid arthritis, finding no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to military service or already service-connected rheumatoid arthritis.

The Board denied the appellant's claim of service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, finding that he did not have veteran status and thus could not establish a service connection based on his active duty for training.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of her husband's death due to lack of competent evidence linking his rheumatism or any other illness during service with his death. The appeal was also dismissed as she did not file a claim within one year after her husband's death.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his rheumatoid arthritis. The issues on appeal are whether he should receive a higher rating for his rheumatoid arthritis and if he qualifies for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of reopening his arthritis claim, finding that new and material evidence had not been presented. The decision also noted that the veteran's arthritis was due to traumatic injuries sustained during active service.

The Board found that the evidence did not provide a nexus between the veteran's current psychiatric disorder and service, thus denying the claim for service connection. The increased rating claim for rheumatoid arthritis was also denied as there was no significant evidence of active rheumatoid arthritis.

The Board has determined that the appellant is in need of regular aid and attendance due to her multiple medical conditions, which require assistance with daily activities. The claim for special monthly pension based on housebound status is denied as she already qualifies for aid and attendance.

The Board found that the veteran's claims for service connection were not well-grounded and denied them.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and cold injury residuals. The evidence does not support a finding of current disability related to these conditions during or within one year after service.

The veteran's severe arthritis, which was service-connected, substantially contributed to his death from cardiorespiratory arrest.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of her husband's death, finding that there was no evidence linking his death to military service or his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including malaria and beriberi, were denied due to lack of evidence. The claim for recognition as a POW was also denied because the veteran did not meet the criteria for being considered a POW for at least 30 days.

The Board dismissed the claim of service connection for rheumatoid variant arthritis and denied a higher evaluation for left peroneal nerve palsy since September 6, 1991.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine the percentage of impairment caused by each specific disability shown in the evidence, including recent medical records and updated financial information.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, finding no evidence to support these conditions in relation to his military service.