Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hip and sleep disorders and his service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's varicose veins have been granted service connection, but a new VA examination is needed due to the length of time since his last evaluation and his contention that symptoms may have worsened.

The Board cannot make a fully-informed decision on the issue of service connection for a heart disorder because no VA examiner has provided an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's heart disorder is related to exposure to herbicide agents in service. The Veteran's specific heart disorder is atrial fibrillation with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, and cardiac hypertrophy or dilation was noted on a nuclear cardiac stress test.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to determine if he had a diagnosis of chronic B-cell leukemia or other conditions listed under 38 C.F.R. § 3.309(e) prior to his death, and whether any service-connected heart condition contributed to his cardiovascular symptoms.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for right foot drop, which he alleges was caused by VA's delayed physical therapy following a tractor accident in 2008. The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete rationale and lack of other medical opinions.

The Veteran's hernia disability is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine if the April 2010 surgery created an additional hernia.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for a DRO hearing.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected fractured left ring finger is denied. The Board also remanded the issue of entitlement to TDIU due to the inextricably intertwined nature with the service connection claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of appropriate examination regarding the Veteran's eye conditions, including pinguecula. The Veteran is also seeking an increased rating for her Bell's palsy.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for gynecomastia and sickle cell disability due to incomplete medical records. The Veteran's current diagnoses need to be confirmed, and a nexus opinion is required.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding an increased rating for PID and a TAH evaluation, as the Veteran withdrew her appeals. The service connection claim for PID and TAH was denied due to lack of evidence linking the conditions to service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits because her income exceeded the maximum annual pension rates (MAPR) set by law.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cholangiocarcinoma with metastasis was caused by his exposure to parasites such as liver flukes during his service in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, which is considered a contributory cause of death. The Board granted the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's right thumb disability, including service treatment records and a VA examination. The Veteran is asked to provide information for obtaining additional medical records and undergo a new examination.

The case is being remanded because the Vocational Rehabilitation Division of the Regional Office needs to reconsider the Veteran's claim for eligibility for vocational rehabilitation in light of all his service-connected disabilities, taking into account all relevant evidence generated during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lower gastrointestinal disorder is denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition during the appeal period. The sinus or respiratory issue is remanded due to insufficient medical nexus established.

The Board denied the veteran's request for VA home loan guaranty benefits as he did not meet the six years of creditable service required by law.

The Veteran's service-connected right ankle and eye disabilities have worsened since the last VA examination. The Board has ordered a remand to ensure that the record contains evidence of current severity for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dental trauma is denied as there is no compensable disability currently shown.

The Veteran's DJD thoracic spine disability is rated at 20 percent prior to February 27, 2017 and granted a higher rating of 30 percent after that date.