Other conditions decisions — 2015

The Veteran's bilateral tarsal tunnel syndrome is rated at a 30 percent disability rating since December 3, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for appropriate VA examinations to assess his current bilateral knee and right tibia disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for additional development, including scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The Veteran's claim for an initial, compensable rating for basal and squamous cell carcinomas was denied by the RO. The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional evidence and schedule a VA examination.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal and venous insufficiency conditions have not met the criteria for higher ratings, with no effective date earlier than August 31, 2000.

The Board found that the Veteran's current low back disorder did not manifest during service or within one year thereafter and is not otherwise related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The claim for a left eye disorder was granted, but the condition is not related to his service-connected paresthesias in the area of the left infraorbital nerve.

The Veteran's claim for accrued benefits based on unreimbursed medical expenses was denied as the application was received more than one year after his death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gunshot wound to his right upper back was clearly and unmistakably pre-existing, and not aggravated by service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for a Travel Board hearing regarding the appellant's claim for an apportioned share of the Veteran's service-connected disability compensation benefits.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for membranous nephropathy and finds that new and material evidence has been received to support this claim. The condition is now considered secondary to service-connected hypertension.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a current diagnosed bilateral leg disability and thus, service connection cannot be granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of an atropine injection in the right leg, including confusion, fainting spells, stomach problems, respiratory problems, and a skin condition, was denied as there is no evidence to support that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran does not currently suffer from anemia and therefore denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cerebellar ataxia is related to his exposure to Agent Orange during service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for essential tremor, and all other issues remain on appeal.

The Board has restored service connection for dental purposes only for tooth #7 and the incidental loss of tooth #6, finding that the original decision was not clearly erroneous.

The Veteran's TDIU and increased rating for schizoaffective disorder were granted effective September 8, 2008.

The Veteran's residuals of a right clavicle fracture do not warrant a rating higher than the current 20 percent assigned.

The Veteran's left leg disability is rated at 30 percent, but the Board finds that this rating adequately compensates for his symptoms and does not warrant a higher rating.