Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of neck trauma is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and compliance with Correia v. McDonald requirements.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of a left elbow disability before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the award of SMC based on the loss of a creative organ was denied because his Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was untimely.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for the appellant's traumatic arthritis, left hip, with left hip arthroplasty due to the severity of his residuals not warranting a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for arthritis, asthenopia, and impaired hearing as there was no probative medical evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's service is not considered active duty due to his bad conduct discharge by court-martial, and he did not meet the minimum period of active duty requirement. Therefore, he does not qualify for nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for Horner's Syndrome with left upper eyelid ptosis and anisocoria is denied, while the claim for a higher initial rating for a left ankle fracture is remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient medical evidence and need for a more contemporaneous evaluation of the disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating and TDIU due to service-connected ventral hernia requires further examination and development.

Your service connection claim for ovarian cysts has already been granted, and the benefits are effective since April 21, 2011. The appeal is dismissed as moot.

The claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's pancreatic cancer and his military service, particularly herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, including porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT), due to Agent Orange exposure was denied as he does not have a currently diagnosed skin condition other than the service-connected dermatophytosis pedis.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the RO had already granted special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance, which rendered the housebound status issue moot.

The Board denied service connection for high cholesterol, morbid obesity, and breast cancer (status post mastectomy). The claim for an increased rating for hypertension was also denied. TDIU was denied.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to September 16, 2010 for service connection for hallux rigidus of the left foot and nonunion of the first MTP joint of the left foot were denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for hallux rigidus of the left foot was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for nonunion of the first MTP joint of the left foot was denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's current dental disability, specifically whether it is at least as likely as not caused by in-service trauma or dental malpractice.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating for right arm disability, left arm disability, bilateral hearing loss, and PTSD have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's meralgia paresthetica is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a remand is necessary to obtain another examination which provides requisite testing and an assessment of the current severity of his disability.

The Veteran's increased ratings for postoperative compartment syndrome in both lower extremities have been denied as the conditions are no more than moderately severe.

The Board denied service connection for chronic pain disorder and bilateral foot disorder, finding no evidence of a diagnosed condition related to military service.