Other conditions decisions — 2016

The Board found that the Veteran's coccygodynia did not have onset during active service and is not otherwise etiologically related to active service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected myofascitis, left trapezius with DJD and periarticular osteopenia has been rated at 10 percent since June 1, 2011. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any period.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, as well as an examination to determine if the Veteran's knee disabilities are related to service.

The Veteran's T-cell lymphoma (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) was first communicated in writing on October 25, 1996. The effective date for the grant of service connection is set at October 25, 1996.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for residuals of a left femur fracture and granted it, finding that new and material evidence was presented to reopen the claim. The Veteran is now entitled to service connection for his claimed condition.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for further development and examination, as well as additional evidence collection. The claims include service connection for lupus erythematosus and a compensable rating for nephropathy.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for scoliosis and determined that new evidence received since the July 2002 rating decision is sufficient to reopen the case. The Veteran's preexisting congenital scoliosis was aggravated by an in-service injury, which creates a link between the condition and service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's Crohn's disease and his military service.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a lower left leg nerve disability and remanded the issue of TDIU. The Veteran's neurological symptoms may be related to his service-connected lumbar spine disability, but it is unclear if they are aggravated by that condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to properly notify the Appellant of scheduled Travel Board hearings, and he was not notified at his current address. The case is now being returned for another opportunity to appear before a hearing.

The Veteran's mitochondrial myopathy was not incurred or aggravated by service, and the condition clearly existed prior to his periods of active duty. The claim for muscular dystrophy is denied.

The Board denied the claim for DIC benefits as the Appellant did not meet the criteria for an award of DIC under 38 C.F.R. § 3.54 due to her marriage not occurring within one year prior to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's blood disorder, including essential thrombocythemia and myelodysplastic syndrome, is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to his military service. The VA examiner found it less likely than not that the Veteran's current blood disorders are linked to his reported exposure to smoke and oil in the Persian Gulf.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not eligible for additional educational assistance under chapter 1606 (Montgomery GI Bill for Selected Reserve) beyond her separation from the Army Selected Reserve in August 1995.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and obtaining relevant VA and private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case for further action due to a need to verify the appellant's husband's service in World War II and contact the appropriate service department.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his back condition was denied.,A temporary increase in the Veteran's rating for his left leg radiculopathy was granted, but not exceeding 10 percent.,A permanent increase in the Veteran's rating for his left leg radiculopathy was granted to 60 percent effective November 4, 2014.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU was denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's residuals status post triscaphe arthrodesis, right wrist, with Silastic lunate replacement were not proximately due to VA carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance of fault.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred on March 25, 2008 was denied as the ambulance services did not encompass transportation to a medical facility offering emergent care.

The Veteran's neuroma of the right lateral malleolus, residuals of burn injury, has been rated at 30 percent since March 15, 2007.