Other conditions decisions — 2017

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including new examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected proximal muscle myopathy and stress fractures.

The Veteran's muscle pain, sleep disturbances, and anorexia are all attributed to his non-service connected lymphoma.,There is no evidence of a qualifying chronic disability or undiagnosed illness related to the Veteran's gastrointestinal symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for Gulf War Syndrome, including as due to an undiagnosed illness manifested by exhaustion and dizziness, is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran is entitled to a rating of 30 percent for his residuals of a right clavicle fracture under Diagnostic Code 5201.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current foot disability other than plantar fasciitis, including whether it was caused by service. The Veteran missed a scheduled VA examination due to illness.

The Veteran's service-connected myofascial pain syndrome was granted, but with a non-compensable rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits with aid and attendance as there was no valid claim pending at the time of his death, thus denying any accrued or direct benefits.

The Board has remanded the case to the VA Health Administration for a determination of eligibility and reasons why the Veteran is not eligible for outpatient dental treatment. The appeal remains denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's disability picture most nearly approximates a 10 percent disability rating for occasional dizziness as a result of TBI, and thus grants this rating.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a gunshot wound to the left thigh are currently rated at 10 percent, and his TDIU claim is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right hip mass/heterotopic ossification was received on December 16, 2009. The effective date of the 10 percent rating is set to this date as it arose from a new claim and not within one year prior to the date of receipt.

The Veteran's prostate disability was not incurred in or related to his military service, and the Board denied service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of SLE.

The Veteran's service-connected nystagmus and decreased visual acuity in the right eye are rated at 30 percent since March 10, 2015. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood has been rated at 50 percent since February 10, 2009. The Board found that the evidence supports a higher rating of 70 percent for most of his appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected colon polyps have not been shown to result in any disabling symptoms or complications that would warrant a compensable rating.

The Veteran's heart disability, diagnosed as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, was not shown to be related to his military service. The Board denied both the claim for service connection and the TDIU claim.

The Board found that there is no evidence linking the Veteran's current neck scar to his military service or his service-connected asthma, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have sepsis or residuals of Bell's palsy (facial paralysis) and denied both claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability for compensation purposes is denied as there is no evidence of loss of substance of the maxilla or mandible due to in-service trauma. The claims for increased ratings and service connection are not addressed.