Other conditions decisions — 2016

The Board found that the Veteran's right knee disability, including Osgood-Schlatter's disease, arthritis, patellar tendonitis, and chondromalacia, had its onset during active service.

The Board found that the Veteran's jaw condition, including an anterior open bite and TMJ disability, was not incurred or aggravated during service. Service connection for a dental disability for compensation purposes is also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hallux valgus does not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic code. The evidence shows moderate to mild hallux valgus without surgical resection of the metatarsal head, and no other foot conditions.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim for apportionment of her ex-husband's VA benefits, finding that he was reasonably discharging his child support obligations and that the appellant's monthly expenses did not exceed her income.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's non-melanoma skin disabilities, including Clark's Nevus, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, solar keratoses, seborrheic keratoses, and solar lentigo, are at least as likely as not related to his military service in Vietnam.

The Board found that the Veteran's residuals of bilateral flash burns with corneal foreign body injury do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating based on visual acuity or field loss.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed heart disease. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his current heart conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and no service connection was granted.

The Board denied increased evaluations for the Veteran's service-connected stress fractures of the right and left knees, finding that the current ratings adequately reflected the severity of his disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining a precise date of cessation of treatment for his non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and addressing the severity of any residual conditions. The claim of entitlement to TDIU will also be referred to the Compensation Service Director for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the appellant requesting withdrawal prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied an extraschedular evaluation for the service-connected right inguinal hernia, finding that the disability picture adequately contemplated by the rating schedule and thus not requiring extraschedular consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left leg condition, characterized as iliotibial band syndrome, is service connected.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder and restoration of a 10% rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy, finding that his symptoms did not meet criteria for PTSD or other diagnosable conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for diverticulitis was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show any symptoms or functional impairment related to his diverticulitis during the appeal period.

The Veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining his service treatment records and VA treatment records. The issue of increased rating for bilateral hearing loss will be addressed in a Statement of the Case.

The Veteran is seeking to establish service connection for vaginal and rectal fibroids. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary as the VA examiner did not address whether her pre-existing fibroids were aggravated by military service, nor considered her statements regarding cramps during and after service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and a need for further examination. The Appellant's right arm disabilities are being reviewed, but more information is needed regarding his reservist duty status.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, as it has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.