The petition to reopen a previously denied claim of service connection for nephrolithiasis (claimed as kidney stones) based on the submission of new and material evidence is granted. The appeal is granted to this extent only, with the issue of service connection for nephrolithiasis being remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran submitted new and material evidence that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate his claim of service connection for nephrolithiasis (kidney stones). The Board finds it necessary to remand the case for a VA examination to determine if there is any relationship between the Veteran's current condition and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- nephrolithiasis (claimed as kidney stones)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 11, 2018
- Citation
- 18117875
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- Partly granted
The Board denied earlier effective dates for nephrolithiasis and onychomycosis, dismissed an appeal seeking an earlier effective date for excision of cyst from the scalp, granted a 10 percent rating for excision of cyst from the scalp, and remanded entitlement to service connection for a liver disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and nephrolithiasis due to inadequate medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), left shoulder condition, right shoulder condition, right wrist joint pain, left knee chondromalacia of patella, right knee chondromalacia of patella, and left ankle sprain are granted service connection. The Veteran's hypertension is also granted service connection. However, the issues of higher initial ratings for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, non-migraine headaches, PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol abuse disorder, TDIU prior to June 3, 2013, and special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria prior to June 3, 2013 are remanded.
- Denied
The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right hip disability, allergic rhinitis, nephrolithiasis (claimed as kidney stones), gastroesophageal reflux disease, and right foot metatarsalgia. The RO granted service connection for arthritis of the right shoulder and cervical spine but assigned a 10 percent rating.
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