Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Veteran's tonsillar cancer was not related to his military service or exposure to herbicide agents, and the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a respiratory disability, finding that the evidence does not support a link between his current respiratory condition and his military service. The opinion was based on the Veteran's history of smoking, post-service asbestos exposure, and obesity.

The Veteran's death was caused by pneumonia due to lymphoma, which is service-connected.

The Veteran's alopecia is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as the evidence does not show more than 40% of the scalp affected.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting evidence regarding J.H. and J.H.'s living arrangements with the Veteran during the apportionment period, and to verify A.S.'s current payments from Social Security Administration on behalf of the children.

The Board has determined that the proper development steps have not been taken to verify possible herbicide agent exposure in Korea, and thus the case is being remanded for further action.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection for benign prostatic hyperplasia and a rating in excess of 20 percent for service-connected panhypopituitarism.

The Veteran's service-connected hallux rigidus of the left great toe is rated at 10 percent from October 5, 2013 and granted a higher rating.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between the Veteran's listed cause of death (closed head injury due to or consequence of a MVA) and his active military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder of the groin, thigh, and feet has been reopened due to new evidence received since the October 1979 rating decision. The case is remanded for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing records, and requests that all attempts are made to locate these records.

The Veteran's right knee disability is remanded for a more thorough examination to determine the current severity of her service-connected patellar tendonitis.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death on a presumptive basis due to exposure at Camp Lejeune, but denied direct service connection.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the veteran withdrew his request to determine if his service character barred VA benefits.

The Board has granted service connection for a fatty liver condition, finding that the Veteran's fatty liver is related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during his military service.

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

The Board is remanding the case to clarify whether the Veteran had insurance coverage at the time of his medical treatment and if such coverage would have covered any expenses.

The Veteran's discharge for the convenience of the government did not meet the eligibility requirements for VA home loan guaranty benefits due to her service period being less than 20 months.

The Board has granted service connection for multiple myeloma and peripheral nerve pain as secondary to service-connected multiple myeloma. Service connection for residuals of bone marrow transplant is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess her current symptoms and limitations related to her service-connected residuals of right deltoid muscle strain, including any neurological impairment.