Other conditions decisions — 2016

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and updated VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's dental erosion is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected GERD, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected ankylosing spondylitis with sacroiliitis, effective from February 13, 2013. The Veteran also received TDIU and SMC based on his ulcerative colitis with pouchitis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral foot disorder, including tarsal tunnel syndrome and Morton's neuroma, did not manifest during service or within one year of separation. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has found that the Veteran disagrees with the January 2015 rating decision regarding his claims for service connection for speech impairment and sleep disability, both secondary to a service-connected seizure disability. The case is being remanded for issuance of an SOC.

The Veteran's pain disorder with depressive disorder, not otherwise specified, is currently rated at 30 percent prior to January 3, 2009. From January 3, 2009, the rating has been increased to 70 percent and from January 27, 2010, it has been increased to 50 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including consideration of an extra-schedular rating for his neurogenic bladder condition.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to lack of qualifying service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a left leg disability, specifically left lower extremity compartment syndrome, was granted. The issue of an increased rating for lumbar strain with bulging disks L3-L4, L4-L5 remains pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for recurrent ovarian cysts and migraine headaches. The claim for TDIU was also denied.

The Board finds that the Veteran's right upper extremity neurological disability, more closely approximates moderate incomplete paralysis of the major (dominant) lower radicular group. Therefore, a higher initial 40 percent rating is granted.

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by pain and limited motion, does not warrant a rating in excess of the current 10 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to insufficient recent medical records and the need for a new examination to assess his current condition.

The Veteran's child, A.A., is not entitled to an apportionment of the Veteran's disability compensation benefits because she reached the age of majority before the claim could be considered.

The Veteran was granted service connection for schizoaffective disorder with a rating of 100% effective December 18, 2008. The award is based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran that included his separation examination report and accompanying medical history.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed as a result of the appellant asking for the Board to withdraw the appeal.

The Board finds that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's current bilateral hip DJD had its onset during active service, and grants service connection for this condition.

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

The Board has found that the Veteran's nosebleeds and skin disorder are related to his service, thus granting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an extension of the delimiting date for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code (Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB)), beyond May 30, 2009 is denied as he was not prevented from starting or completing any chosen education program prior to that date due to physical or mental disabilities.