Other conditions decisions — 2017

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board finds that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, claimed as heart problems, is related to service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for consideration of new evidence submitted by the Veteran, including a medical finding of an enlarged prostate prior to his stabbing in 1970. The claim will be reconsidered and a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC) will be issued.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for left gynecomastia. The Veteran's current diagnosis of left gynecomastia is considered a disability incurred in service, thus meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is at least as likely as not caused by his in-service exposure to benzene, and thus service connection for AML is granted.

The Veteran's colon cancer is found to be related to exposure to herbicides during service in Vietnam, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or anxiety and depression related to service. The VA examiner found that the Veteran's adjustment disorder was resolved with discharge from service, and his current psychiatric problems are more likely due to events after service.,PTSD is attributed to post-service events, while anxiety and depression are not linked to service.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder, finding that the current condition is not related to active duty service. The Court vacated this decision and remanded the case due to inadequate consideration of post-service symptomatology.

The Veteran's breast cancer was not found to be related to his service, including exposure to Agent Orange or ionizing radiation. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right foot disability warrants a 20 percent rating, effective August 14, 2008.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current gastrointestinal disability is not related to his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected right and left foot disorders have been granted initial compensable ratings.

The Veteran's apportionment claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits during his incarceration is being remanded to allow initial adjudication and obtain necessary documents.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not currently have a right thumb disability and therefore, service connection for this condition cannot be established.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disability and entitlement to additional compensation benefits based on dependency due to lack of evidence of a current disability.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cardiac disability, specifically first degree atrioventricular (AV) block. The claim for service connection for a cardiac disability excluding first degree AV block is denied. The claim for service connection for a left thigh disability is also denied.

The June 1987 rating decision denied service connection for a sinus condition, finding no chronic sinus disorder in service and noting subsequent post-service treatment records. The Veteran argues that the decision was incorrect.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits as she is an ex-spouse and her children have already reached adulthood, making her ineligible for such benefits.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for service connection of a lung disability, and the Board has dismissed the case as a result.

The Board found that there is no evidence to support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of a skin condition of the feet, and thus denied the claim.