Arif Syed
Veterans Law Judge, Board of Veterans’ Appeals
20 visible decisions so far — outcome figures appear once a judge’s record reaches 100 visible decisions, because a rate over a small number reads as more meaningful than it is.
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Conditions this judge decides most
Recent decisions
- The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's pancreatitis is secondary to his…
2024-11-14 · remanded
- The Veteran's initial claim for an increased evaluation for tinnitus was denied, as he is already receiving the maximum schedular…
2019-11-21 · remanded
- The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's right ear otitis…
2019-11-19 · remanded
- The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for COPD and thoracic spine pain. The Veteran's…
2019-11-14 · remanded
- The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's claimed exposure to herbicides and radiation, as…
2019-11-14 · remanded
- The Veteran did not serve during a period of war, thus he does not meet the eligibility criteria for death pension benefits.
2019-11-13 · denied
- The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating from May 30, 2016 through September 8, 2019. Since…
2019-11-13 · denied
- The Veteran's PTSD, hypertension and tinnitus have been granted ratings. The Veteran is also granted a TDIU due to his service-connected…
2019-11-13 · granted
- The Veteran's right elbow disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine if his…
2019-11-13 · remanded
- The petition to reopen the previously denied claims for service connection for a back disability and right hip disability is granted. The…
2019-11-07 · granted
- The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate examination report and a need for a new heart condition evaluation, including both an…
2019-11-07 · remanded
- The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired…
2019-11-07 · remanded