Rheumatoid arthritis Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis and migratory inflammatory polyarthritis is being remanded due to the submission of new medical evidence. The Board will need to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis and right knee disorder have been reopened, but the issues are being remanded due to incomplete records and need further development.

The Veteran's rheumatoid arthritis and diverticulitis are granted service connection, with hypertension receiving a 10% initial rating. The Board found reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran for his rheumatoid arthritis and diverticulitis claims due to Camp Lejeune exposure.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Board granted service connection for prostate cancer, finding that it was as likely as not caused by exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and rheumatoid arthritis as residuals of rheumatic fever, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's in-service rheumatic fever event.,The Board also found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, macular scars, rheumatoid arthritis, osteopenia, and a bilateral knee condition due to insufficient evidence of current disabilities. The Veteran's claims were remanded for further examination on the issue of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and lumbar spine disability.

The Board has determined that the claims for hepatitis C, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), hypertension, edema, loss of vision, rheumatoid arthritis, and porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) are inextricably intertwined due to the relationship between these conditions and hepatitis C. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for clothing allowances due to lack of evidence showing that his braces and creams caused irreparable damage or wear and tear to his clothing.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD, is found to be at least as likely as not related to his service-connected disabilities. Headaches are also found to be related to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the service connection claims related to rheumatoid arthritis and migraines/headaches due to potential medical opinions needed.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to insufficient evidence or need for additional development. The effective date of benefits is not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all issues on the same day he submitted a withdrawal of appeal, effectively dismissing all claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and reopening of previously denied claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,An earlier effective date claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with other issues on appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions and the need for additional military personnel records. The Veteran's rheumatoid arthritis is being reviewed again as it may be related to service in the Gulf War.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence received since his last VA examination, and because some issues have not been addressed in detail.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis and arthritis of both wrists, due to a lack of medical nexus opinion regarding his current disabilities. The case is also remanded to obtain private treatment records from CentreCare Clinic.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on all issues related to service connection for various conditions, including shoulder conditions, PTSD, hearing loss, tinnitus, lung disease from asbestos exposure, and low back joint and disc disease.

The Board has remanded the claims for arthritis, chronic lumbar pain, severely damaged feet, and a psychiatric disorder due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to issues with radiculopathy and TDIU. The specific issues are related to right lower extremity, left lower extremity, right upper extremity, and left upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis rheumatoid (atrophic), left shoulder, was previously denied in August 1985 and February 1995. New evidence has been submitted that supports the existence of a current disability, but further examination is needed to determine if it is related to service.