Other conditions decisions — 2017

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and further development is required.

The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against a finding of continuity of symptomatology to support the Veteran's claim for service connection, and therefore denies his claim.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing the case.

The Board found that the Veteran is not reasonably discharging his responsibility for C.'s support, and there was no evidence of hardship. Therefore, apportionment benefits were denied.

The Veteran's right true vocal cord paralysis is not considered a result of VA negligence or fault, and the Board finds that it was not reasonably foreseeable. The additional disability is deemed to be a direct result of her thyroid surgery.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and personnel files.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hip and joint pain, diagnosed as osteoarthritis of the hips and knees, is service-connected due to a continuity of symptoms from service.

The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling under Diagnostic Code 5259 for symptomatic removal of semilunar cartilage. The Board has determined that a higher evaluation is not warranted, and the current rating adequately reflects his symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected left Achilles tendinitis and talonavicular arthritis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of benign nasopharyngeal lesions is not related to service, including as due to herbicide or Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his service-connected right fibula fracture is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional development of his claims file.

The Veteran's mood disorder has been rated at 70 percent since the initial grant of service connection, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board granted service connection for fibromyalgia, effective from the date of the Veteran's claim in October 11, 2007. The Veteran was also granted an earlier effective date of March 4, 2012, for a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for a Travel Board hearing on whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for a cardiovascular disorder, including pericarditis.

The Board has determined that there is clear and unmistakable evidence showing the Veteran's Legg-Perthes disease preexisted his service. The Board also found that there was no aggravation of this condition during service, thus denying service connection.

The Board found that the creation of the overpayment debt was proper and denied waiver of any portion of the $871.00 debt due to fault on the part of the Veteran, lack of undue hardship or detriment from collection, and failure to meet the standard of equity and good conscience.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's request for a videoconference hearing. The claims related to service connection and increased rating are pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current right eye disability and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's varicose veins in both legs were evaluated at a 40 percent rating prior to June 23, 2016, based on persistent edema and stasis pigmentation or eczema with intermittent ulceration.

The Board finds that the Veteran's right bicep injury residuals are best rated under Diagnostic Code 5305, which compensates for injuries to Muscle Group V. The Veteran does not have any associated neurological symptoms resulting in incomplete paralysis and is therefore not entitled to a higher rating.