Other conditions decisions — 2017

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not currently have residuals of his service-connected laryngeal cancer, and therefore, a compensable disability rating is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hip disabilities are not caused or aggravated by his service-connected knee disabilities, and thus denied both claims for secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hip pain is not related to service, and therefore denied her claims for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current genitourinary disability, including residuals of gonorrhea, and thus denied his claim for service connection. The TDIU claim was also denied as there is no evidence showing he is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability and denied the claim for service connection for cause of death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pulmonary disorder, including emphysema and pleural plaques, is not related to his military service, specifically due to a lack of evidence of asbestos exposure during service.

The Veteran's right ankle disability has been rated at 10 percent since June 1, 1991. The Board found that the current rating of 20 percent is warranted based on moderate limitation of motion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of psychophysiological gastrointestinal reaction and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The VA determined that the Veteran's current left eye and right eye disorders are not related to his military service, including his in-service treatment for conjunctivitis.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Veteran's eligibility for VRAP benefits was denied because he was not enrolled in full-time courses from January 28, 2013, through May 24, 2013.

The Board has determined that the appellant's discharge from service was under other than honorable conditions due to willful and persistent misconduct, specifically alcohol abuse. The Board found no evidence of insanity at the time of his offenses. Therefore, the character of his discharge is a bar to VA benefits.

The Board denied benefits under Chapter 18 of Title 38, United States Code, for childhood birth defects because the appellant does not have spina bifida and her mother was not a Vietnam veteran. The appeal is dismissed as there are no legal grounds to grant the claim.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for a left arm disorder characterized as left ulnar nerve palsy. The Veteran's preexisting condition was aggravated by active military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including a VA examination and obtaining outstanding medical records.

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

The Veteran died in September 2012 due to cardiac arrest, metastatic malignancy of unknown primary, and abdominal ileus. The cause of death is not service-connected as there was no evidence linking the conditions to his military service.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder is rated at 50 percent since April 10, 2013. The esophageal cancer rating remains at 10 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a right leg disorder that manifested in service or within one year of separation, and thus denied his claim for service connection.