Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his medical records and to obtain informed consent forms related to his right eye surgeries. The VA will then review the case and re-adjudicate it.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a prostate disorder and granted it, finding new and material evidence. The issue of whether prostatitis is related to service-connected epididymitis was also addressed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of her service-connected varicose veins in both legs.

The Veteran's hallux valgus of the left and right feet were rated at 10 percent prior to August 15, 2015. Since then, a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for cellulitis, right leg due to vein harvesting is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the initial compensable evaluations for right hip limitation of extension and left hip limitation of extension.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for esophageal and gastric cancer associated with herbicide exposure due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran needs VA examinations to determine if his cancers are related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding the propriety of adjustments to compensation payments for periods of active duty training during 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine his employability due to service-connected disabilities. The issue of payment of additional compensation benefits for a 'putative' spouse is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected HIV was denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's ureterolithiasis disability was granted an increased rating to 30 percent effective from November 21, 2014. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is inferred due to the Veteran's unemployment.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the creation of an overpayment in compensation benefits was dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for essential tremor, colon cancer, and a skin condition. The Veteran is found to have a current diagnosis of an essential tremor related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's plasmacytoma is due to his exposure to ionizing radiation during service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the claim for service connection for bilateral cataracts with vision loss.

The Veteran's service connection claims for cardiovascular disorders, PTSD, dysthymic disorder, and prostate cancer have been denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a current diagnosis of IHD or PTSD, but grants service connection for dysthymic disorder. Service connection for erectile dysfunction is also granted as there is no evidence of deformity of the penis.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Appellant's testimony regarding expenses of last sickness and burial, which will be considered in determining if accrued benefits are due.

The Board found that the Veteran's current eye conditions are not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's Peyronie's disease is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and updated treatment records. The Board will also seek an opinion from a urologist to determine if the condition had its onset in service or is otherwise related to service.