Other conditions decisions — 2016

The Veteran's left hip trochanteric bursitis has not resulted in flexion limited to 30 degrees or abduction lost beyond 10 degrees, which are the criteria for a higher rating. The current 10 percent evaluation adequately reflects her disability.

The Veteran's left inguinal hernia has been nonrecurrent and asymptomatic throughout the appeal period, warranting a denial of his claim for an increased rating.,The epididymal cysts found on the Veteran's left testicle are not considered service-connected as they are unrelated to his service-connected left inguinal hernia.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for decubitus sacral ulcers.

The Veteran's neurological disorder of the upper extremities is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to his period of honorable service. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against the claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's current shoulder disability was not incurred in or aggravated by her military service and denied her claim.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal of the claim for service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, to include as due to non-ionizing radiation exposure.

The Veteran's right biceps tendonitis is currently rated at 10 percent, effective March 1, 2007. The Board found that the evidence did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left foot hallux valgus disability, characterized as mild to moderate with tenderness and pain, does not meet or more nearly approximate the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his thoracic spine disability, service connection for erectile dysfunction, and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support granting any of these claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's right lateral epicondylitis is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected right hand traumatic neuropathy.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected psychiatric disability was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran while his appeal was pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA psychiatric examination, and readjudicating his claim.

The Veteran's service connection claims for elevated white blood count, herpes virus skin disorder, and fungus of the feet have been denied.,His claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to September 16, 2013, has also been denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a VA examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected left hip arthritis, status post total hip replacement. The case will be readjudicated after the examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's liver hemangiomas, small bowel adhesions, and Peyronie's disease had onset during service and are proximately due to these conditions. As such, the appeal for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension was denied as he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without providing good cause.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's respiratory disorders, including restrictive airway disease, obstructive and restrictive lung disease, hemoptysis, and bronchiectasis, are more likely related to his military service.

The Veteran's left testalgia, residuals of surgery has been granted a noncompensable disability rating since October 26, 2010. The RO found that the condition did not meet criteria for higher ratings based on urinary dysfunction or renal impairment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for genitourinary disorders and residuals of a back injury, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen these previously denied claims. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is also denied.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Ocala Regional Medical Center from November 18, 2011 to November 19, 2011 are now covered by VA as the treatment was deemed emergency and no other options were feasible.