Other conditions decisions — 2014

The Board has found that the VA examination reports are inadequate for adjudicating the Veteran's claim and has ordered additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's left foot disability, including hyperextension of the fourth metatarsal digit and degenerative joint disease, is currently rated at 10 percent. The appeal for a higher rating has been denied.

The motion for review of the March 19, 2012 Board decision denying non-service connected death pension benefits was dismissed without prejudice due to insufficient information provided by the movant.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The initial rating for adjustment disorder with depressed mood was not granted, and the claim for major depressive disorder (previously characterized as adjustment disorder with depressed mood) was also denied.

The Board finds that the Veteran's right arm stab wound was not incurred in the line of duty and is due to his own misconduct, thus denying service connection.

The Board found that there was no evidence of aortic stenosis in service or within the presumptive period after service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Appellant did not file a timely notice of disagreement regarding the denial of his claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veteran Equity Compensation fund, and therefore denied the appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing congenital left hydronephrosis secondary to ureteropelvic junction obstruction was aggravated by his military service, and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for MVP with neurocardiogenic syncope has been granted, and a subsequent increased rating to 10 percent was assigned effective March 27, 2012.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a pulmonary disorder and colon polyps has been denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of a pulmonary or respiratory disability, and the claim is therefore denied.

The Veteran's retropatellar pain syndrome of the right and left knees have been evaluated as 10 percent disabling, but there is no evidence to support increased ratings in any period.

The Board is remanding the claim for service connection for diverticulosis and shingles due to incomplete development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records from Salisbury VAMC and an addendum opinion from the January 2014 examiner.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund due to lack of qualifying service as per the certification from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chest pain is not related to his military service or any service-connected disability, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for anemia, bilateral eye disability including cataracts and refractive error of the eyes, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal of her appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a VA examination and further analysis regarding whether the Veteran's current right leg and foot tingling disability is related to his active service, specifically his duties as a Security Policeman.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's urethral stricture is a result of his in-service injury, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has not yet adjudicated the Veteran's claim for arthritis of the groin and torso. The case is being remanded to obtain private treatment records from Dr. Benjamin Anigbo, which could provide additional evidence relevant to his claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and development of his claims, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and providing him with a VA examination to assess the current nature and severity of his right foot bursitis and right Achilles tendonitis.