Other conditions decisions — 2018

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no service connection issues were decided.

The Board has previously remanded the Veteran's claim for a right hip disorder, but the March 2018 VA examination did not address all relevant evidence. The case is being remanded to obtain a new VA examination.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death due to metastatic adenocarcinoma of the stomach and esophagus. The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to service, specifically the stress from combat in Vietnam.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 20 percent disability rating for his service-connected nodule of upper pole of left testicle, as the reduction was improper and void ab initio.

The Veteran's service-connected dysthymic disorder is rated at 70 percent, but no higher. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the severity of her disability.

The Veteran's skin condition is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its relation to his in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for leukemia, finding that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of leukemia other than chronic lymphocytic leukemia and thus could not establish service connection based on exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for fungal infection of both hands and feet, as well as his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ventricular dysplastic syndrome, previously claimed as atypical chest pain, has been granted. The condition is considered a direct result of the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's paraplegia. The VA is required to provide an adequate examination and opinion that addresses all relevant medical records, including those from private physicians.

The Veteran's adult daughter did not meet the eligibility criteria for accrued benefits as defined by VA regulations, and thus her claim was denied.

The Veteran's application for reimbursement of fees paid for flight training at FAA Raleigh Tower from August 8, 2013, to May 11, 2014, was denied because the training period exceeded one year prior to his application.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for left orbital floor fracture is being remanded due to the need for further evaluation of his reported facial numbness.

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal before a decision could be made.

The Board denied the reopening of the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death as no new and material evidence was received, despite the appellant wishing to reopen it based on a potential change in regulations regarding Camp Lejeune exposure.

The Veteran's cataracts and bronchiectasis were denied service connection as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The Veteran's hearing loss and tension headaches also had their ratings denied.

The Veteran's current left knee disorders are related to an injury during service, and the Board has granted service connection for chronic chondromalacia of the patella/femoral trochlea and chronic synovial impingement, status post arthroscopic surgery.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability ratings and increased rating claims for residuals of left index finger surgery, left leg spider varicose veins, and right leg spider varicose veins due to inadequate examination reports.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a left first metatarsal fracture are granted with a 10 percent rating effective December 7, 2012.,A separate 10 percent rating is granted for Morton's neuroma associated with the service-connected residuals of a left first metatarsal fracture effective July 31, 2018.

The Board has ordered further development to verify the appellant's mother's service and determine her birth defects. The appeal is remanded for these purposes.