Other conditions decisions — 2017

The Board granted service connection for cerebral palsy in September 2011, but the Appellant did not provide any services related to this decision. Therefore, no attorney fees are awarded.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue was not manifest in service or to a degree of 10 percent within one year of separation and is unrelated to service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development and needs to consider whether the Veteran's gastrointestinal cancer and/or soft tissue sarcoma are related to his service, including exposure to herbicides. The claim will be reconsidered based on new evidence.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the issue of special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board found that the Veteran's skin condition is not causally or etiologically related to his active service or exposure to Agent Orange, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has ordered a remand to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's left eye disability, specifically whether it is a congenital defect or a residual disease from his pre-service meningitis.

The Veteran's residuals of a fracture of the left great toe with neuritis are rated at 10 percent, which is not in excess of what is warranted based on his symptoms and examination findings.,The Veteran is found to be unemployable due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's current vision disorder, other than decreased tear production, is not service-connected. However, after considering the evidence and applying the benefit of doubt, his service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following gainful employment since June 11, 2009.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral ear aches are not caused by or related to his active duty service, and they are not secondary to his service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to new evidence linking his acute myelogenous leukemia to exposure to environmental hazards during his Persian Gulf War service. The Board found that the appellant provided sufficient evidence to establish a link between the Veteran's service and his diagnosis, despite conflicting medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have any service-connected conditions related to her pregnancy complications, and thus her claims for these conditions are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate examination report, and further development is needed before a decision can be made on the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left foot disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's current left-sided numbness is not related to his service, specifically a cold weather injury he experienced in December 1945. The evidence did not support a nexus between the cold weather injury and the current condition.

The Board has remanded the case for a comprehensive VA ophthalmology examination to determine if any current left eye pathology, including cataracts and glaucoma, had causal origins with a trauma experienced during ACDUTRA/INACDUTRA. The claim will be re-adjudicated following this examination.

The Veteran's neurologic residuals have not been found to be present, and his hand disability is rated based on the established criteria for arthritis and limitation of motion. The Board has determined that a separate rating for these conditions is not warranted.

The Veteran's VR&E services were discontinued due to unsatisfactory cooperation and conduct, including failing to attend appointments with the vocational rehabilitation counselor, declining participation in an extended evaluation, and deciding to discontinue participation. No mitigating circumstances exist such that placement in a discontinued status would be inappropriate.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and also denied VA burial benefits due to lack of evidence in his service records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran was properly designated as a fugitive felon and whether there is a valid arrest warrant with a NCIC code indicating flight or probation/parole violation. The claim will be reconsidered based on all additional evidence received.

The Veteran's skin condition was not service connected, but his migraine headaches and major/persistent depressive disorder were granted increased ratings. The issue of TDIU is moot due to the high disability ratings.