Other conditions decisions — 2018

The case is being remanded due to the need for an adequate VA examination of the Veteran's left eye disorder, as his previous examinations were inadequate.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for stomach trouble (spasm and deformity of the duodenal bulb) has been reopened, and he is now eligible for nonservice-connected pension benefits effective from December 23, 2015. The appeal on all other issues was dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's fainting spells are not related to his military service and do not have a nexus with Agent Orange exposure.,The Veteran's immune disorder, including respiratory or sinus disorder, is also not linked to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for additional VA educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill has been denied because she has already received a total of 48 months of benefits, which is the maximum allowed by law.

The Veteran's CHF is being remanded for further evaluation of the cause and effect between his treatment at VA facilities and his current condition.

The Board has remanded the case for a medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's dizziness and loss of consciousness are related to service, including Agent Orange exposure, or aggravated by his service-connected conditions.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded due to incomplete information and further action is required.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a sleep disorder has been dismissed because the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to any decision being made.

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

The Board has granted service connection for arthritis of the right and left hips as directly related to military service, resolving all doubts in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service connection for a right foot bunion is granted. The Board also remanded the case to determine if his left leg condition is secondary to or aggravated by his right foot bunion.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for an increased rating for cellulitis of the scalp due to the need for a new examination and additional treatment records.

The Board found that the appellant was insane at the time of misconduct leading to his discharge, thus not finding a bar to VA benefits.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for residuals of a nose injury is granted. The Board has remanded the case for further development and an examination.

The Veteran's claim for additional compensation benefits for a dependent spouse and child was denied as he did not submit the required information within one year of the April 2011 rating decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right eye keratoconus was incurred during active service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's hiatal hernia with duodenitis has been rated at 10 percent since May 2009. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they were not productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for an additional VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's back injury is related to his service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's thrombocythemia and malignant skin neoplasms, specifically related to chemical exposure during service.

The Board has determined that the appellant's status as a surviving spouse must be clarified, and she may substitute as claimant in her husband's appeal of his June 2013 rating decision. The issues of service connection for various conditions are inextricably intertwined with this determination.