Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Veteran's service connection for hypermetropia and seasonal allergies is granted. Service connection for lumbar strain, bilateral hip limitation of extension, and right ankle sprain are also granted with specific rating determinations.

The Board denied service connection for immune deficiency syndrome, finding that there is no evidence linking the condition to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim for higher initial ratings and earlier effective date for his left eye disability is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including private treatment records and a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for various disorders, including a bilateral foot disorder, erectile dysfunction, urinary disorder, headache disorder, and bowel disorder, all claimed as secondary to his service-connected lumbar and cervical spine disorders. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were directly related to or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for arthritis of the left sacroiliac joint, claimed as left hip pain, to include as secondary to a left foot disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was exposed to ionizing radiation while serving in the Enewetok Atoll Cleanup Project. However, due to a lack of documentation regarding this exposure, the case is being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's surviving child, the appellant, is not eligible for DIC benefits, death pension benefits, or accrued benefits due to her age and the one-year filing deadline.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as the effective date for his dependency allowance cannot be earlier than January 17, 2012 due to a failure to timely notify VA of S. attending college.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for service-connected residuals of left tibial pilon fracture has been denied. The effective date for the award of service connection remains November 11, 2008.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the appellant did not provide evidence of a pending claim for compensation or pension benefits. The Veteran died at a private nursing home and had no military discharge due to disability. Therefore, burial benefits were denied.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to mantle cell lymphoma, finding that it did not develop as a result of his military service or exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for basic eligibility to VA home loan benefits due to incomplete service personnel and treatment records. The AOJ must ensure these records are obtained, complete any necessary development, and issue a supplemental statement of the case if needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran's brain cancer is related to his service, including potential herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's urticaria was denied a compensable evaluation prior to August 18, 2016, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter. The Board found that the condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on its frequency or severity.

The Veteran's CLL and skin disorder were not shown to be related to his service, including exposure to herbicides. The Board denied the claims for service connection.

The Veteran's spouse is seeking an earlier effective date for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits for the period of July 2011 to June 2012. The Board has determined that remand is necessary as the claim was not adjudicated by the AOJ.

The Board denied service connection for a right eye disorder and denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's left eye disorder. The Board also denied entitlement to TDIU due to the lack of evidence showing that the Veteran is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's diverticulitis status post colectomy is related to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's notice of disagreement was not timely filed, and thus denied his appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a cardiac disability has been dismissed due to his death.