Other conditions decisions — 2017

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

The Veteran's impotence, including erectile dysfunction and a penile deformity resulting from a fractured pelvis in service, is rated at the highest schedular level of 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lung disorder, including bronchiectasis, is not causally or etiologically related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected right and left leg disabilities have been rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations, with no additional disability found to warrant higher ratings. The Board has determined that a TDIU is warranted prior to November 30, 2016.

The Board is remanding the case to ensure that all due process requirements are met and that the record is complete. The Veteran's correct address in Arizona must be used for sending correspondence, including a copy of the December 2016 Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Board has remanded the appeal to adjudicate the Veteran's challenge of the recoupment of special separation benefits by withholding VA disability compensation in the amount of $1,159.68 due to a failure to collect the correct amount in 1992.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep disorder is secondary to his service-connected cervical spine injury and grants this claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bile duct cancer is service-connected due to exposure to Agent Orange, and his death from cholangiocarcinoma is also service-connected.

The Board has determined that the evidence received since the September 2008 rating decision is not new and material, and thus does not reopen the claim for service connection for head trauma residuals.

The Board finds that the evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether the Veteran's currently-diagnosed lipomas and lipomatosis had their onset during his active duty service. Therefore, his claim for service connection for lipomas and lipomatosis is granted.

The Veteran is entitled to education housing payments for the interval period from April 24, 2011, through May 15, 2011.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected left ring finger injury, effective from the date of claim (November 1, 2012), based on loss of feeling, cramping, fatigue and weakness that approximates amputation of the minor ring finger without metacarpal resection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected cold injury residuals of both feet.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claims for residuals of a jaw injury and residuals of a left eye injury.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits as he did not meet the basic eligibility requirements due to lack of active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial schedular or extraschedular rating higher than 40 percent for residuals of colon cancer, finding that his symptoms and level of disability are already contemplated by the assigned schedular rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed neurological disorder of the left upper extremity is not service connected, as there is no evidence to support a connection with his military service or herbicide exposure. The most probative evidence indicates that the condition is related to a vitamin B12 deficiency.

The Veteran's esophageal cancer was not service-connected as it is not related to his military service, including exposure at Camp Lejeune. The cause of death due to metastatic esophageal cancer was also not service-connected.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral eye disorders, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current eye conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that another remand is necessary to obtain additional development for the Veteran's claims, including examinations and opinions regarding his service-connected disabilities and TDIU.