Other conditions decisions — 2017

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran was granted service connection for geographic tongue, which had its onset during his active service. Service connection was denied for a jaw condition.,VA examinations were conducted to assess the severity of the Veteran's cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, right knee, and right ankle disabilities.

The Board finds that the Veteran was not exposed to herbicide agents during his service in Korea, and thus cannot establish service connection for the cause of his death due to exposure to such agents. The claim is therefore denied.

The Board found new and material evidence, but did not reopen the claim as it was not related to a change in circumstances or new information. The Veteran's current vision disability is discussed, but no conclusion on whether VA care caused additional disability.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left foot disorder.

The Veteran's stomach disability, gall bladder disease, and mesenteric panniculitis were not shown to be related to service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence is against the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that more development is needed, including a new VA examination to assess the Veteran's service-connected bladder urolithiasis and benign prostatic hyperplasia disabilities. The case will be returned for further action.

The Board found that the appellant did not qualify for accrued benefits as she was an adult and did not meet any of the criteria for receiving such benefits. The claim is denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for a prostate condition, to include prostate cancer. The Veteran's varicose veins have been rated at 10 percent since March 2014 and no higher evaluation is warranted based on current evidence.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the Veteran requesting withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's interstitial lung disease was previously rated at 30 percent, but a higher rating of 60 percent is granted as of April 21, 2015.

The Board has received new evidence from the appellant, including an amended death certificate for the Veteran. The case is being remanded to allow the AOJ to review this new evidence and consider its impact on the issue of entitlement to DIC based on service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left elbow conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of updated treatment records.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding the issue of entitlement to payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses for medical treatment provided by Ashtabula Medical Center on December 9, 2013. The Board has dismissed this issue.

The Veteran's service-connected right hip disability was rated at 10 percent since July 6, 2009. From September 5, 2012 through January 5, 2016, the Veteran received a separate 10 percent rating for limitation of extension.

The appeal has been dismissed as the Appellant withdrew her appeal in December 2017.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's urinary dysfunction is caused or aggravated by her service-connected back disability, including lumbosacral spine DDD and DJD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for initial disability ratings in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected hammertoes of the left and right feet, finding that the currently assigned 10 percent ratings were appropriate given the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 5282.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical records and provide an updated VA opinion regarding the Veteran's right foot injury. The claim will be reconsidered based on this new evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current degenerative joint disease of the bilateral knees had its clinical onset during his period of service and is therefore granted service connection.