Other conditions decisions — 2014

The Veteran seeks service connection for chronic liver disability on both direct and secondary bases. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the claims, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral acquired eye disorder was denied as there is no current disability linked to an in-service chemical burn, and the preponderance of evidence does not support such a link.

The Veteran's soft tissue mass is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, but not higher.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a left hip disorder that is related to his active service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed multiple food allergies are not related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new hearing before a current member of the Board.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current vision impairment is not related to his active service and is instead a result of a congenital or developmental defect.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding his neck condition and left leg pain.

The Veteran's death from metastatic gastric carcinoma was not caused by any service-connected disability, and there is no evidence of herbicide exposure or other hazardous substances that could have contributed to his death. The cause of death is therefore not related to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current dental disability did not result from active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and the Board finds that diabetes mellitus, hepatitis C, and liver cancer are not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's fatal brain tumor was caused by exposure to Agent Orange during service, and therefore grants service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic lateral epicondylitis of the elbows has been rated at 10% since September 28, 2006. The Board found that his current range of motion and symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's deviated nasal septum is not shown to result in 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides, or complete obstruction on one side. The Board finds that a compensable rating for this condition is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a previous decision being vacated by the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

The Veteran's residuals of right tibial stress fracture resulted in moderate disability, warranting a 10% rating prior to December 18, 2013. From December 18, 2013, the disability was rated at 10%. The evidence did not meet criteria for higher ratings.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a cardiovascular disability, other than hypertension, has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of such condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for restless leg syndrome, including as secondary to Agent Orange exposure, is being remanded due to the need for an adequate VA examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a brain injury was denied as there is no evidence of a brain injury or its residuals during active duty service, and the current diagnosis of psychotic disorder NOS is not related to his period of active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to confusion regarding income and medical expense information, particularly for the appellant's financial status and recurring monthly medical expenses.