Real decisions, in plain English

The Board dismissed the appeal because it does not have jurisdiction to review the medical determination made by VHA prosthetics regarding the issuance of a power mobility device, scooter.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is approximately evenly balanced as to whether these disabilities began during active service.

bilateral hearing loss · tinnitus

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was denied as she is not service connected for any disabilities.

unspecified

The Veteran requested to withdraw their appeal for TDIU, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions were granted effective from July 1, 2020.

lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis · cervical strain · headache syndrome · right shoulder strain with rotator cuff tendonitis and AC joint strain · left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain · left foot strain · right knee strain, status post meniscal tear (extension) · right knee strain, status post meniscal tear (flexion) · surgical scar · left knee strain (extension) · left knee strain (flexion) · left upper extremity ulnar nerve impingement · right upper extremity ulnar nerve impingement · right foot strain · tinnitus · chronic fatigue syndrome · sinusitis · chronic otitis externa · viral gastroenteritis

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for reopening the claims of service connection for depression, anxiety, and headaches secondary to tinnitus.

depression · anxiety · headaches

Service connection for a low back disability is granted, effective June 1, 2017.

Low back lumbosacral strain

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to her active military service and granted.

tinnitus

The Board has remanded the claims for a new examination to address the Veteran's lay statements regarding her symptoms during service.

bilateral foot disability · left ankle disability

The Veteran's claims for increased rating for peritoneum adhesions and entitlement to TDIU are remanded due to the need for a new VA examination under both old and new rating criteria.

peritoneum adhesions

The Board has granted service connection for residual status post left knee arthroscopy, finding that the evidence is approximately evenly balanced as to whether this disability began during active service.

residual status post left knee arthroscopy

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis as there is no evidence of these conditions during the appeal period.

sinusitis · rhinitis

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of representation.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) · Intervertebral Disc Syndrome · Right Knee Instability · Right Knee Tendonitis with Meniscal Tear, Osteoarthritis, Patellar Dislocation, Degenerative Arthritis, and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome · Left Knee Chondromalacia Patellae with Medial Meniscus Complex Tear and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrillation status post-bypass, finding no evidence of a claim filed within the applicable timeframe for Nehmer class members (September 25, 1985 to August 31, 2010).

ischemic heart disease · atrial fibrillation status post-bypass

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 50 percent rating, effective December 3, 2021, due to frequent and severe attacks that significantly impact his ability to work.

Migraine Headaches

The Veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss claims are denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,The Veteran's high cholesterol, dementia, stroke, prostate cancer, cataracts, diabetes, hypertension, CHF, and myocardial infarction claims are denied due to lack of service connection evidence or insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the disabilities and active duty service.,The Veteran was exposed to toxins during his military service but there is no evidence linking these exposures to any of the claimed conditions.

tinnitus · hearing loss · high cholesterol · dementia · stroke · prostate cancer · cataracts · diabetes · hypertension · CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) · myocardial infarction

The Board has decided to remand the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and acne due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran's service-connected conditions will need further examination, and an adequate medical opinion is required regarding the relationship between his acne and his bipolar disorder.

chronic fatigue syndrome · acne

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection of allergic rhinitis. Service connection is granted for a skin disorder (Pseudofolliculitis barbae) and denied for a chronic cervical spine disorder.

Allergic rhinitis · Chronic cervical spine disorder · Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB)

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and a heart disability due to potential in-service exposure at Fort McClellan. The Veteran's service records indicate he was stationed there from October 1980 to October 1983.

diabetes mellitus, type II · hypertension · ventricular tachycardia and nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for hypertension, as it may be related to active duty or reserve service. The Veteran participated in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA).

Hypertension