Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for service connection for lymphoephithelial carcinoma of the neck and base of tongue is remanded due to a need for further examination regarding the etiology of his condition.

The Board has denied service connection for head lymphadenopathy and a dental disability due to improper in-service treatment. The Veteran's claim for headaches and TBI residuals is remanded for further development.,Service connection will not be granted as the preponderance of evidence does not support an in-service onset or relationship between current conditions and active duty.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right knee disability, which includes DJD and post-surgical removal of the medial meniscus, is granted. The current rating of 10% under DC 5259 is increased to 20%. This decision is based on evidence showing frequent episodes of 'locking,' pain, and effusion into the joint.

The Board has granted service connection for polycythemia vera and myelofibrosis, finding that the Veteran's conditions are causally related to in-service exposure to microwave radiation. Service connection for anemia is also granted as it is proximately due to his now-service-connected polycythemia vera and myelofibrosis.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding whether a substantive appeal was timely filed in response to the December 20, 2012 Statement of the Case. As a result, the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myelogenous leukemia were caused by exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange. As a result, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran's condition on November 6, 2014 was such that a prudent layperson would have reasonably expected delay in seeking immediate medical attention to be hazardous. The VA facilities were not feasibly available and the claim was filed within 90 days of exhausting action for payment from Medicare.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for further action.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a disorder manifested by reduced white blood cell count, to include leukopenia, is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a disorder of the mediastinal lymph nodes, best characterized as multiple small shotty mediastinal lymph nodes, is denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis throughout the body and lung disability are remanded due to outstanding private treatment records not being obtained.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis throughout the body and lung disability are remanded due to outstanding private treatment records not being obtained.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also pending.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as the calculation of entitlement to educational assistance under Chapter 30 and Chapter 33 programs was correct. The Board acknowledged the Veteran's concerns but found that there is no legal basis for additional education benefits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for skin disability due to inadequate examination and opinion. The examiner did not reference the correct evidence file or discuss the Veteran's previous diagnoses.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy did not cause his burns to arms and legs, and thus denied the claim. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for an additional VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected postherpetic neuralgia and to clarify any nerve involvement. The Veteran contends that his symptoms include pain, weakness, and decreased sensation in his left upper extremity.

The Board has decided that the issue of TDIU is not yet fit for appellate review and needs further development. The AOJ should gather information about the Veteran's employment status to determine if he qualifies for TDIU.

The Veteran's cause of death, hepatocellular carcinoma with metastasis (liver cancer), is deemed to be caused by his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder due to alcohol abuse.

The Veteran's claim for chronic lymphocytic leukemia is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The Veteran's ITP is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and updated treatment records, as well as consideration of his service in Vietnam and potential exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemia/blood restriction of the legs and gastrointestinal (GI) disorder, finding no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service or any other relevant factors.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension as he did not meet the threshold service eligibility requirements and his discharge was not due to a service-connected disability.