Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral feet disability, which may be related to her service.

The Veteran's granulomatous disease of the lungs is not an active pulmonary process and does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating based on FEV-1, FEV-1/FVC, or DLCO(SB) levels.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral eye disorders, including non-exudative macular degeneration, blepharitis, mixed cataracts, and dry eye syndrome, did not have their onset or etiology in service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for apportionment of the VA compensation benefits was denied due to financial hardship.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for a left hip disability due to inadequate etiology opinions in previous VA examinations. The case is now pending with further development and examination required.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disorder characterized by numbness and tingling in the toes is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including another VA examination.

The Veteran does not have a left upper extremity musculoskeletal disability, including arthritis.,The Veteran does not have a chronic neurological disorder involving the bilateral upper extremities.,The Veteran does not have a chronic neurologic disorder involving the bilateral lower extremities.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to assess the Veteran's intestinal tumor and colon cancer, including whether it is related to service or due to exposure to herbicide agents. The issue will be remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a liver condition and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected ovarian cysts have not required continuous treatment throughout the claims period, and therefore an initial compensable rating is denied.

The Board has granted an increased disability rating of 10 percent for the Veteran's right thigh disability, effective October 6, 2009. The decision also grants a separate 10 percent rating for painful motion of the right hip/thigh secondary to the right thigh disability. Service connection is established for functional impairment of muscle Group XIV secondary to the right thigh disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between his current conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA education benefits in the amount of $3,000. The decision is based on the finding that recovery would result in undue hardship.

The Board found that the Veteran's sinus disorder existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's hip disabilities were found to not warrant ratings in excess of the currently assigned ratings prior to specific dates, with no effective date provided.

The Veteran died from acute myelocytic leukemia, which was due to her service-connected myelodysplastic syndrome. The Board finds that the cause of death is related to service and grants service connection for both conditions for accrued benefits purposes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for adding his daughter, Sa.S., as a school-age dependent to an award of benefits received on May 24, 2010, requires additional development and review. The case is being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's bilateral hallux valgus was aggravated by his military service and he is granted service connection for this condition. His right index finger disability, which includes a gap of one inch between the fingertip and the proximal transverse crease of the palm, warrants a 10 percent rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim that his 2009 medical expense report was timely submitted for pension purposes, finding it not received within the same or next calendar year.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including seeking documentation from the IRS and confirming whether the Veteran was incarcerated during the relevant period.