Other conditions decisions — 2014

The Veteran's initial claim of service connection for residuals of a left cerebrovascular accident was granted, and he is currently rated at 10 percent for this condition. His coronary artery disease has been rated as 30 percent disabling since May 3, 2012.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not sustain an eye injury in service and there is no competent evidence or opinion linking any current eye disorders to his military service. The Board also found that service connection for an eye disorder as secondary to his service-connected Parkinson's disease is not warranted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides while stationed in Thailand during his service, and thus, service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis of multiple joints, specifically including arthritis of the hip, due to incomplete STRs and need for additional medical opinions regarding her current hip disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a rating in excess of 50 percent for impairment of Muscle Group XVII, left buttock at the October 2013 hearing. The case is being remanded for further development regarding SMC based on loss of use of both buttocks.

The Veteran's skin cancer was not shown during service and the Board finds that it is less likely than not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's left hip condition has been manifested by painful motion, stiffness, and limited flexion. The Board finds that the current 10 percent rating adequately reflects the severity of his disability.

The appeal is being remanded for additional development of the Veteran's and dependent children's financial information.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood has been rated at 50 percent since April 18, 2013. Prior to that date, the claim was denied as his condition did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of the thoracic spine issue. The Veteran needs a VA examination and an opinion regarding his current orthopedic disorders, including arthritis and kyphosis deformity.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and to ensure proper notice has been provided regarding the secondary service connection claim for pain and numbness in his hands. The claims for increased ratings for tinnitus, cervical spine disability, and traumatic brain injury residuals are also being remanded.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for a neck condition, and thus grants the reopening of the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for VHA to determine if the Veteran meets eligibility requirements for service connection of dental damage.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to residuals of ganglion cyst of the right foot was denied by the RO. The appeal is being remanded for additional development and consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral cataracts are not proximately due to, the result of, or aggravated by his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to inadequate opinions in the April 2013 VA examination report and May 2013 addendum opinion. The case must be reviewed by the RO with additional evidence, including a new orthopedic examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of records, including those from Drs. Patel and Kupper.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and missing VA records. The Veteran needs a new VA examination of his elbows, including X-rays, to determine if his current elbow disabilities are related to service.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if the Veteran's T-cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia (PLL) was related to his military service or any incident therein, including herbicide exposure. The cause of death was intracranial hemorrhage resulting from T-cell PLL.