Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Veteran's left patellar tendonitis and costochondritis were evaluated, but the Board found no evidence to warrant a higher rating than the current 10 percent for both conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses incurred on July 26, 2014 was timely received and grants the request.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information and need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's ocular histoplasmosis is related to his presumed exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service.

The Veteran's VR&E benefits were improperly reassigned to 'discontinued' status, and the Board has granted his request for resumption of VR&E benefits for completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Project Management.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further development, including obtaining VA medical records from the 1970s related to the Veteran's erectile dysfunction.

The reduction of the disability rating assigned to the Veteran's service-connected strain of the thoracic spine was improper and the 20 percent rating is restored, effective July 1, 2014.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a dental condition and for outpatient dental treatment due to lack of legal merit or entitlement under the law.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for post-operative, squamous cell carcinoma inferior left tonsil was reopened due to new evidence showing a link to in-service herbicide exposure. The Board found that the cancer is at least as likely as not caused by this exposure and granted service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for increased SMC based on regular aid and attendance has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for a total disability rating based upon unemployability (TDIU). The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for periodic limb movement disorder, finding that there is at least equipoise evidence in favor of a link to service.

The Veteran's surviving child, who was 38 years old at the time of his father's death and 48 years old when he filed for benefits, is denied recognition as a helpless child due to not meeting the criteria of being permanently incapable of self-support prior to age 18.

The Board has remanded the apportionment claim due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran's spouse and a lack of information regarding financial changes since August 2011. The AOJ is instructed to consider both general and special apportionments based on all available evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a congenital condition that the Veteran developed during his military service. The issues of TDIU and SMC have been remanded due to new development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing private treatment records and a need for further investigation of the Veteran's skin condition claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's chronic lung disorder, specifically whether it is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's herbicide exposure and HPV status, which are key factors in determining whether his cancer is related to service.

The Veteran's right hand condition associated with ankylosis of the ring or little finger, status post flexor tendons reconstructive surgery due to transection is granted a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran is seeking a refund for a retroactive CRDP payment he received from VA. The Board has ordered the RO to communicate with DFAS regarding the updated dependency award and determine if additional payments are owed.