Other conditions decisions — 2016

The Veteran's right foot Achilles tendonitis is granted service connection, and his respiratory disorder (presumed to be allergic rhinitis) is also granted service connection. The Board found that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his period of active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected varicose veins of the right lower extremity are currently rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 7120. The Board finds that his symptoms more nearly approximate the criteria for a 20 percent rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disability and right ear hearing loss. The Veteran was not granted any benefits, as his current evidence does not meet the criteria for a respiratory disability or hearing loss disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an examination for the claimed bilateral shin disability and issues with notification at the Veteran's current address. The claim will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's adult son is not eligible for accrued benefits as the claim was not filed within one year of his mother's death.

The Board has determined that service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder manifested by chronic diarrhea is granted as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for edema and pain of the left calf, ankle, and foot is being remanded due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's mood disorder has resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, but the criteria for a higher rating are not met.

The Board granted service connection for right and left ankle disabilities as secondary to service-connected pes planus, but denied the claims of hallux valgus, hammer toe, bunions, and arthritis of the feet.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected corns and calluses of the feet, finding that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of these disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have qualifying service for one-time payment from the FVEC, and thus denied the claim.

The Veteran's claims for payment of unauthorized medical services rendered during his hospitalization at Seven Rivers Medical Center were granted, subject to certain limitations set forth in VA regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected myositis is currently rated at 10 percent and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there is no evidence of limitation of motion or incapacitating episodes.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the Veteran's left leg disability was incurred in the line of duty during his active service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the claim for payment or reimbursement of medical care provided by Banner Sun City Medical Group on October 31, 2008 was granted and paid in full.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected nerve damage to the right hand/thumb. The earlier effective date claim is inextricably intertwined with the increased rating issue and must be deferred.

The Veteran's service-connected basal cell carcinoma with actinic keratosis and Bowen's disease is rated at 30 percent since October 27, 2010.

The Veteran's bilateral inguinal hernias residuals are not compensable, but he has a noncompensable rating for left testicle atrophy. The right eye disorder claim is reopened due to new evidence received since the last denial in June 2007.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative.