Other conditions decisions — 2014

The Veteran's diplopia, an eye disorder, is found to be related to her service and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for colonic inertia is granted.,The Veteran's claim to reopen her service connection for gastritis is granted.

The Veteran's left ankle disability, which includes a residual of a left distal fibula fracture with traumatic arthritis, is rated at 20 percent based on moderate limitation of motion. The Board granted an increased rating due to additional functional loss caused by flare-ups and pain.

The Board has determined that further factual development is needed to decide the issue of whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions contributed to his death, including considering Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to determine if the Veteran's atrial fibrillation and meralgia paresthetica of the left thigh are related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the right neck was not manifested during service or within one year of separation and is not attributable to an in-service disease or injury, including herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's arthrofibrosis, resulting from VA treatment following his left knee replacement surgery, is found to be due to fault on the part of VA. The Board finds that the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 have been met and service connection for a secondary left hip disorder is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 1, 2010 for additional compensation benefits for dependents as it found that the evidence of record did not meet the requirements for earlier effective dates under VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the case for confirmation of service in Southwest Asia, updated VA treatment records from May 2014 to present, and an updated opinion based on new/updated evidence. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's youngest dependent child is entitled to additional compensation for school attendance, effective August 10, 2010. Payments can commence no earlier than September 1, 2010.

The Veteran's otitis externa has been asymptomatic and not manifested by swelling, dry and scaly or serious discharge, or itching requiring frequent and prolonged treatment. Therefore, the criteria for a compensable rating have not been met at any time during the pendency of the claim.

The Veteran's request for an extension of his period of eligibility for receiving educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30 was denied as the evidence did not show that he had a physical or mental disability preventing him from initiating or completing his chosen program.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for PTB, service connection for osteoporosis and a lumbar spine disorder, and TDIU have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current low back disability is not related to his active service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's combined service-connected disability rating does not meet the schedular percentage criteria for TDIU and his service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from engaging in gainful employment.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Veteran's residuals of a left wrist fracture have been rated at 10 percent since June 2007, the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 5215 for limitation of motion. The Board has considered other potentially applicable diagnostic codes but found no basis to grant an increased rating.

The Board finds that the Veteran's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is related to service exposure, including chemical contaminants at Naval Weapons Station Earle (NWSE), and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's pulmonary disorder is not related to service, including any exposure to asbestos therein.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's myoclonus is related to his active service, granting him service connection for this condition.