Other conditions decisions — 2015

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for left homonymous hemianopsia is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder of the groin due to insufficient evidence and an inaccurate factual premise. The case is now pending further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the left tonsil was not incurred or aggravated by active service, including exposure to herbicides. The claim for service connection is therefore denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, claimed as a rash of the upper body, chest, back and arms, is being remanded due to incomplete VA treatment records and need for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for degenerative joint disease of the bilateral hips, status post bilateral hip replacements. The decision is being vacated due to a procedural issue involving a FOIA request.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to issue a Statement of the Case (SOC) and for additional development regarding the validity of an overpayment.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of brain aneurysm/surgery, including as secondary to her service-connected migraine headaches, is being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of any residual conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of relevant treatment records and the need for an examination to determine the Veteran's competency.

The Veteran is seeking a higher evaluation for his multiple skin lesions, including basal cell carcinomas from his left ear and back. The case has been remanded to obtain updated medical records and to schedule the Veteran for a VA Scars and Skin examination.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if the Veteran's involuntary separation from the Army Reserve in April 2012 qualifies for restoration of educational benefits under Chapter 33, United States Code (Post-9/11 GI Bill).

The VA surgery to remove a calcaneal spur did not result in any additional disability, and the Veteran's numbness and altered gait are attributed to his pre-existing conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's current visual impairment is attributed to refractive error, which is not a disease or disability within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations for which VA compensation may be awarded. Therefore, service connection was denied.

The Veteran's back disability was rated at 20 percent, and his radiculopathy of the left lower extremity was granted a 10 percent rating. The TDIU issue is pending.

The Veteran's total monthly VA compensation benefits are $129, which is insufficient to permit a reasonable apportionment of his benefits. The Board finds that any such apportionment would cause undue hardship on the Veteran.

The appeal is being remanded due to the Appellant's inability to attend his scheduled hearing and a new hearing date has been set. The veteran does not have any service connection issues as this case pertains to educational benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

The Board has remanded the case for referral to VA's Under Secretary for Benefits or Director of Compensation and Pension Service regarding whether an extraschedular rating is warranted for deep vein thrombosis of the left leg. The claim will be readjudicated after this action.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination for a thoracic spine disability and other issues.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for periampullary adenocarcinoma, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the claim for service connection for a heart disorder can be adjudicated. Specifically, an addendum opinion must be provided to address whether the Veteran's supraventricular arrhythmia or ventricular arrhythmia were caused by or resulted from active duty service. Additionally, clarification on the diagnosis of hypertension needs to be sought.