Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Veteran's service connection for endometriosis and uterine fibroids is maintained, but her claim for a reproductive or menstrual disorder in addition to these conditions is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's cause of death was multiple myeloma, which is presumed service-connected due to his exposure to Agent Orange during his time in Thailand. Therefore, DIC benefits for the cause of the Veteran’s death are granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions and new allegations of trauma causing sinus bradycardia. The Veteran's claim for service connection will be reconsidered with a focus on whether his current condition is related to his service-connected conditions or if it was caused by an in-service injury.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his residuals of right spermatic cord stripping is granted, with a maximum 30 percent disability rating. The issue of service connection for an upper central prostate cyst is referred to the AOJ.

The Board denied reopening the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastrointestinal disorder, colon disorder, and uterus disorder due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the claim for an increased rating for ventral hernia, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's attorney requested to withdraw the appeal for service connection of testicular cancer, and as a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's surgery for right hammertoes in February 2011 is considered service-connected, and he was granted a temporary total convalescent rating based on the need for ten weeks of convalescence.

The Board denied the Veteran's application to reopen his previously denied claims of service connection for an ulcerated bladder condition and a nervous condition, now claimed as depression and anxiety. The new evidence submitted did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of right arm burn, a compensable rating for his right thumb disorder, and SMC based on the need for aid and attendance (A&A) for his spouse. The Veteran does not have residuals of right arm burn or current disability from a right thumb disorder. His combined disability rating is less than 30 percent.

The Veteran's bone spurs of the feet are remanded for further evaluation and a medical opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for varicose veins of the left leg and an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right leg varicose veins, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant military treatment records and providing a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current dental disorder is related to his in-service motor vehicle accident.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of L1-L2 fractures is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's right tonsil basaloid squamous cell carcinoma, finding it related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's appeal to have an earlier effective date for the grant of a TDIU rating was withdrawn, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for laceration, left ear due to a lack of a VA examination and medical opinion. The Veteran's lay statements indicate that his disability may be related to service.

The Board has granted a separate compensable rating of 20 percent for dislocated semilunar cartilage of the left knee, effective from November 19, 2014. The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for her service-connected left knee degenerative joint disease is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information about the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service, specifically at Elgin Air Force Base and in Korea. The appellant is asked to provide more details or VA will issue a formal finding.

The Veteran's claim for payment of medical expenses incurred at Westlake Regional Hospital, Jewish Hospital, and Kleinert, Kutz Associates on November 11, 2013 was denied because the claim was not filed within 90 days after his treatment.