Rheumatoid arthritis Board decisions

The Board has determined that an additional VA examination is needed to assess the current severity and manifestations of the Veteran's service-connected rheumatoid arthritis of the ankles and feet. The Veteran was previously granted a 10 percent evaluation for her service-connected rheumatoid arthritis, but she now seeks higher evaluations.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for Special Monthly Compensation based on Aid and Attendance due to additional development being necessary.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further examination. The issues include rheumatoid arthritis, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, anemia (secondary to hysterectomy), and anatomical loss.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, hypothyroidism, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete information regarding stressor events. The Veteran's conditions are being evaluated based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disability was denied as no new and material evidence had been submitted.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is granted, with the condition being related to military service.,Service connection for rheumatoid arthritis is denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service.,Service connection for a low back disability is denied as there is no evidence linking it to service.,Service connection for a right shoulder disability is denied as there is no evidence linking it to service.,Service connection for a skin disability is denied as there is no evidence linking it to service.,Service connection for liver disease is denied as there is no evidence linking it to service.,Service connection for sleep apnea is denied as there is no evidence linking it to service.

The Board denied service connection for rheumatoid arthritis and pancreatitis, finding that the Veteran did not have these conditions during service or within one year thereafter, and there was no evidence linking them to his military service.

The Veteran's lumbar strain is rated at 40 percent, effective January 31, 2019. The rating for PTSD was increased to 100 percent effective March 20, 2015. The ratings for radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities were restored from zero percent to 10 percent each, effective April 1, 2013.

The Board denied service connection for rheumatoid arthritis and residuals of dental trauma.,There was no evidence linking the current conditions to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's rheumatoid arthritis, including any related streptococcic arthritis, is at least as likely as not due to his active service. As a result, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to further development being necessary, including obtaining STRs and private medical records. The appeals are now pending again.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities combined to render him materially less capable of resisting his heart disease, which caused his death.

The Board denied service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, finding that the Veteran's claimed symptoms were not related to his military service and did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to undiagnosed illness or other qualifying chronic disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for rheumatoid arthritis. The Veteran's current diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is being evaluated to determine if it is related to in-service complaints or symptoms.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, lower back disability, bilateral eye disabilities, chronic fatigue syndrome, and multiple sclerosis due to additional development being required. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability is also inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, lower back disability, bilateral eye disabilities, chronic fatigue syndrome, and multiple sclerosis due to additional development being required. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability is also inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to incomplete medical opinions. The Veteran's Parkinson’s disease, hypertension, heart disorder, arthritis, and esophagus disorder are being reviewed again to determine if they are related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied service connection for kidney disability, prostate disability, rheumatoid arthritis, memory loss, vision problems, and hypertension as there is no evidence of current disabilities.,Service treatment records show some medical issues during service but do not indicate any chronic conditions that would support a claim for these disabilities.

The Veteran's nonservice-connected pension claim is denied because his service did not meet the requirements for wartime service, and thus he does not qualify for basic eligibility.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, left hip disability, cervical spine disability, and low back degenerative disc disease have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals for these issues prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and missing records. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further development.