Other conditions decisions — 2012

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disease, other than those already service-connected conditions. The case is being remanded for an examination and opinion regarding whether any current skin disability is related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diverticulitis is of service origin and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA cardiology examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected systolic heart murmur and obtain any outstanding treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran requested withdrawal of his appeal for numbness of the right hand and loss of sensation of the body, as well as an increased rating for chondromalacia of the right knee. The Board has accepted jurisdiction over these issues but dismissed them due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal.

The appeal is being remanded due to the need for proper procedural development, including notification of contested claim procedures and documentation of the relationship between the appellant, the Veteran, and their minor child.

The Board has granted a TDIU rating effective June 9, 2010.

The evidence does not support a current diagnosis of a vision loss disability, and the Veteran has not been diagnosed with such a condition during the appeal period.

The Board has granted an apportionment of 20 percent of the Veteran's VA benefit award for the support of D.P. until his 18th birthday, or until he is enrolled in school.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran for the purpose of receiving VA death benefits due to evidence showing the appellant was not married to the Veteran at the time of his death.

The Veteran's Peyronie's disease and sexual impotency are not deemed to be caused by VA medical treatment, while the claim for unauthorized circumcision is denied. The Board finds insufficient evidence to determine if the loss of ejaculation ability was due to carelessness or negligence on VA's part.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a pre-cancerous disability or cancerous polyps due to herbicide exposure is denied as there is no competent evidence of such a condition and the record does not contain any diagnosis related to these conditions.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a cerebrovascular accident, but the case must be remanded to obtain clarification on the VA treatment provided in January 2003 and its potential impact on his condition.

The Veteran's left eye vision decreased after a cataract surgery, but the Board found that this was not due to VA negligence or carelessness. The evidence did not show any carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault on the part of the VA medical personnel.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a VA examination and consideration of the evidence submitted after the August 2011 supplemental statement of the case.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for squamous cell carcinoma and nodes of the left tonsil, which he attributes to radiation exposure during his military service. The case has been remanded due to the need for further development regarding the Veteran's claimed exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has found that a remand is required to obtain the Veteran's service treatment records, verify his dates of reserve component service, and provide an examination to determine if he has any current disabilities as a result of spinal meningitis from active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected nose fracture residuals are currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling under the criteria for deviated nasal septum. The Board finds that this rating is appropriate given the current level of disability.

The Board granted an apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits in the amount of $550 per month, effective April 1, 2010. The decision found that this amount would not cause undue hardship on the Veteran.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for left leg DVT and application to reopen his claim for right leg DVT. The Veteran's current disabilities are related to in-service injuries.