Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, unilateral left diaphragmatic paralysis, and neurological disorder have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support these claims.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for her service-connected loin pain hematuria syndrome is remanded due to the need for an examination by a specialist. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the rating claim.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate has been dismissed because the accredited representative withdrew the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the issues of entitlement to service connection for left elbow and left hand disabilities due to additional development being needed, including obtaining relevant records from SSA and VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hiatal hernia, as well as its preexistence in service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a bilateral eye disability, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and service. The preponderance of the evidence did not support the Veteran's contention.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder has been dismissed due to his death during the appeal process.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart murmur and Type I Arnold Chiari malformation, finding that there is no nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chronic pancreatitis and internal varices, as well as the claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance. The case is being returned to obtain medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's left foot condition is etiologically related to his service-connected bilateral knee conditions.

The Veteran's right thumb disability, which has been rated at 10 percent since April 2015, is denied a higher rating as there was no evidence of limitation of motion resulting in more than two inches gap between the thumb pad and fingers during examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.

The Board has decided that the Appellant's military service cannot be verified and is remanding for further development of records.