Other conditions decisions — 2017

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination and medical opinion to address whether there is clear and unmistakable evidence that the appellant's cerebral palsy residuals, including right arm pain, were aggravated by service. The Veteran asserts he did not experience right arm pain until his military physical training.

The Veteran's service-connected right ilium fracture resulted in painful motion of the right thigh, which is rated at a 10 percent disability level since February 28, 2012.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to exposure to herbicide agents during his service at Korat RTAFB, which is presumed to have caused Burkitt's lymphoma.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a hole in the right ear has been dismissed as he requested to cancel his scheduled hearing.

The Veteran's claim for a waiver of overpayment of post-9/11 GI Bill benefits was granted, as continuing to collect the debt would deprive him and his family of basic necessities.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA skin examination to determine if the Veteran's current skin disability is related to his active service, including treatment he received during service.

The Veteran's myopathy of the right hand is currently rated at 10 percent, which is in line with his current functional impairment and normal range of motion. The claim for an increased evaluation has been granted.

The Veteran's lichen sclerosis is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board finds that additional disability compensation (SMC) is warranted due to anatomical loss or loss of use of a creative organ.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with lichen sclerosis and experiences severe scarring in her genital area which severely restricts her ability to engage in sexual intercourse.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a spider bite and dental disorder for compensation purposes due to lack of evidence showing current disabilities or bone loss during service.

The Board has determined that the Appellant does not have verifiable service that establishes veteran status, and therefore denies her claim for VA benefits.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected bilateral middle toe arthroplasties is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding whether he is competent to handle disbursement of VA funds, and the Board has dismissed this issue.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's fevers, high white blood cell counts, confusion, episodic decreases in blood pressure, and red blotches on skin, profuse perspiration, respiratory symptoms, and neurological symptoms are related to his service-connected disabilities (gastroenteritis), and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral peripheral artery vascular disease was not incurred in or caused by active service, did not manifest to a compensable degree within one year of service, and did not cause continuous symptoms since service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private medical records from Dr. G. and other relevant records.

The Board has granted service connection for aspermia and remanded the issue of an increased rating for vitiligo.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, diagnosed as jejunal angiomas, is granted service connection due to its onset in service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his left foot disorder and TDIU was denied by the Board. The evidence did not support an increased disability rating or TDIU based on the severity of the left foot disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for follicular lymphoma was denied in a September 2010 rating decision, and the Board found no clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in this decision. The effective date of February 26, 2010 was assigned based on when the Veteran filed his claim.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial disability rating for the service-connected residuals of a fractured left tibia was denied. The VA determined that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an initial compensable rating.