Other conditions decisions — 2017

The Veteran's post-vasectomy pain syndrome is service-connected, but his right epididymis cyst is not. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence supports a finding that the post-vasectomy pain syndrome is related to the vasectomy in service.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for an initial compensable rating for left hallux ingrown toenail.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a stomach growth including GIST was denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to unresolved medical questions regarding whether PCOS worsened during service and if it is subject to natural progression.

The Veteran's colon cancer was not caused by his military service and the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and no allegation of error in the calculation of educational benefits remains.

The Veteran's income was found to be excessive for the purposes of establishing eligibility for nonservice-connected pension benefits in both 2014 and 2015, resulting in denial of these claims.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma is presumed to be related to his service in Vietnam, but a VA examination is needed to determine if the condition has recurrence or residuals.

The Board determined that the pension debt created in December 2013 was not valid due to sole administrative error by VA, without knowledge of the Veteran. The appeal is granted on this basis.

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

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and a supplemental opinion from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's increased ratings for compartment syndrome of the left and right legs have been granted, with a rating of 10% effective from July 15, 2015.,The Veteran has also been granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dental trauma, including for compensation and outpatient dental treatment purposes, is granted as of June 12, 2013.

The Veteran's right hip strain, including iliopsoas tendinitis, was first manifested during active duty service and is considered a direct result of such. The Board finds that the Veteran has met the criteria for an increased evaluation of 100 percent for Meniere's syndrome beginning July 8, 2015. No compensable evaluations are granted for hemorrhoids or left ear hearing loss disability. A rating in excess of 30 percent is denied for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for clarification of the VA examiner's rationale and a new examination to determine if he has a separate right hand disorder distinct from his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's respiratory disorder is granted service connection as an undiagnosed illness due to environmental exposures in Southwest Asia. Service connection for allergies and restless leg syndrome are denied.

The Board found that the myelodysplastic syndrome was not caused by a blood transfusion performed at a VA medical center in May 2007, and thus denied compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Still's disease is granted as the evidence shows that his symptoms during service are consistent with the condition.

The Board found that the effective dates for reducing and discontinuing the Veteran's nonservice-connected pension benefits were proper, as well as the amount of the overpayment assessed to him.