Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart murmur as there is no current disability to support the claim.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bulge/protrusion at L3-4 and L4-5 with herniated disc is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was diagnosed with herpes during his active service and finds in favor of granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a left eye disorder has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The issue is now remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for further examination regarding the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability.

The Veteran's stooped posture, left upper extremity disorder, right upper extremity disorder, and right lower extremity disorder are all rated at 20 percent each. The Board has determined that none of these conditions warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran’s left upper extremity disorder is currently rated at 20 percent. The evidence does not show symptoms equivalent to moderate incomplete paralysis in the upper left extremity, which would warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran's right upper extremity disorder is currently rated at 40 percent. The evidence does not show symptoms equivalent to severe incomplete paralysis in the right upper extremity, which would warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran’s right lower extremity disorder is currently rated at 20 percent. The evidence does not show symptoms equivalent to moderately severe incomplete paralysis in the right lower extremity, which would warrant a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical records and need for a more thorough opinion regarding the etiology of the spine disability.

The Board denied reopening of the claims for spina bifida and neck pain as new evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claims.

The Veteran's cause of death is due to cardio-respiratory failure caused by refractory anemia and bone marrow failure. The Board finds that the Veteran's diagnoses of leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome are not related to service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board has granted service connection for sinus tachycardia and syncope, finding that these conditions are related to active service. The effective date of the award is October 1, 2016.

The Board denied the appellant's claim because the decedent did not have verified qualifying service and therefore, does not meet the basic eligibility requirements for VA benefits.

The Board is remanding the case to clarify the basis for the overpayment of benefits, including the Veteran's continued attendance at Texas Barber and Hairstyling School, his successful graduation despite a low attendance rate, and the refund amount.

The Veteran's service-connected right hand disability, including arthritis and repetitive stress injury, is denied as there is no evidence of a direct relationship to his military service. The compensable rating for residuals of avulsion fracture of the right fifth finger is also denied due to lack of functional impairment.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for mitral valve stenosis due to new and material evidence received since the last final denial. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a heart condition examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his post-operative left nephrectomy is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder does not, on its own, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot disorder other than gout, finding no current diagnosis of such a condition and concluding that any arthritis found was already service-connected.

The Veteran's intestinal cancer was not found to be related to service, specifically his exposure to ionizing radiation. The Board determined that the evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection.

The Veteran's post-operative ventral hernia is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds no basis for an increased rating. Extraschedular consideration was denied as the disability picture is contemplated by the Rating Schedule.

The Board denied service connection for varicose veins and remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral bunions due to insufficient evidence.