Other conditions decisions — 2016

The Board has granted the claim for service connection for multiple myeloma, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during his active duty in Thailand is presumed and there is no evidence of a cause other than the herbicide presumption. As such, the criteria for service connection have been met.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's prostate disability and any other prostate condition diagnosed during the appeal period.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral hand disorder other than polyarthritis, which includes right and left fifth finger deformities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's skin condition of the bilateral feet.

The Board has determined that the appellant's father was discharged under conditions other than honorable due to willful and persistent misconduct, which constitutes a bar to VA benefits for the appellant.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of the evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to missing medical records and an inadequate opinion regarding service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's preexisting bilateral foot disorder was incurred in service, as there is clear and unmistakable evidence of its existence prior to service and some evidence suggesting aggravation during service.

The Veteran's muscle injuries to his forearm and thigh have been rated at 10 percent for the entire rating period, with no evidence of a more severe disability warranting higher ratings.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and requests for additional information from the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to an inadequate VA examination and for obtaining updated treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inadequate development of the record, specifically a need for an addendum opinion from a VA examiner with expertise in heart disease regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left ventricular hypertrophy.

The Veteran's Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is found to be a direct result of his occupational chemical exposure during his active service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right eye disability and an increased rating for headaches as residuals of traumatic brain injury due to lack of evidence showing a direct link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for retroactive VA compensation for the period from July 1970 to February 2003 is denied because he voluntarily waived his right to receive service-connected compensation benefits in lieu of military retirement pay.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including mood disorder and adjustment disorder. The Board has determined that additional development is needed due to the need for proper VCAA notice concerning secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that the January 1969 decision denying service connection for perirectal abscess and fistula was clearly and unmistakably erroneous, resulting in a grant of service connection effective October 11, 1968.

The Board grants an effective date of September 1, 1974 for the Appellant's award of DIC benefits.

The Veteran's claimed gastrointestinal issues are not associated with service or any known clinical diagnosis, and the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for ulcerative colitis, but finds that there is no evidence to support a finding that his symptoms began in service or were related to his military service.