Other conditions decisions — 2014

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic meibomian gland dysfunction is at least as likely as not related to his active service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the appellant's residuals of a head injury are service-connected, and thus grants this claim. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is remanded for further adjudication.

The Veteran's service-connected torn hamstring of the left leg is rated at 40 percent prior to October 18, 2012. The Board finds that this rating is appropriate based on severe muscle impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to the appellant's request for a rescheduled hearing. The overpayment of nonservice-connected pension benefits is being reviewed.

The Veteran's appeal concerning the timeliness of his substantive appeal was denied by the Board.

The Board has remanded the case due to the appellant's incarceration and requested that they attempt to schedule a videoconference hearing.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed disabilities were not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a supplemental opinion regarding whether his service-connected disabilities or treatment thereof have aggravated his diagnosed chronic gastrointestinal disorder.

The Veteran's cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma of the base of the tongue and/or lymphoma, was not incurred or aggravated in service and may not be presumed to have been incurred or aggravated due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Wegener's granulomatosis is at least as likely as not caused by his military service, including exposure to degreasing solvents like carbon tetrachloride during his time as a field radio repairman and electronics maintenance.

The Veteran does not have inflammatory arthritis, gastrointestinal disorder, skin condition, or hypertensive retinopathy that is attributable to his active military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for joint pain, finding that his current disability is not related to his military service and did not arise from an undiagnosed illness due to service in Southwest Asia. The evidence showed no chronicity of joint pain during or after service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a clarifying medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any left foot disorder. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a left foot disorder secondary to his left knee disability is pending.

The Veteran's lumbago was rated at 10 percent prior to June 27, 2011. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of forward flexion less than 61 degrees or combined range of motion less than 121 degrees.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining dose data from the appropriate department and providing the Veteran with a VA examination to determine if his current osteoma and/or subcutaneous nodule disorder is related to his military service, specifically exposure to radiation. The appeal will be returned to the Board after these actions are completed.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal on the issue of service connection for a respiratory disability, and the Board has dismissed this issue.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining service personnel records and private medical treatment records. The appellant's duty status at the time of her symptomatic atrial arrhythmia onset will be determined to determine if she is entitled to veteran status for purposes of VA compensation benefits.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the October 1980 rating decision that denied service connection for a left calf disorder, as the evidence did not establish an undebatable error of fact or law.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA educational records in the Veteran's file, which may affect his claim for additional compensation for his spouse. The issue will be reconsidered after these records are obtained.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to a total rating for compensation purposes based upon individual unemployability is being remanded due to the failure to appear at his scheduled hearing before the Board. The case will be transferred to the appropriate RO near his new residence and rescheduled for a Travel Board hearing.