Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Veteran's right and left shoulder disorders have been rated at 20 percent each, effective July 15, 2016. The VA has determined that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of his disabilities.

The Board has granted an initial disability rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's service-connected duodenal ulcer, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the issue on appeal, including obtaining a VA examination and updated VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum opinion from a medical professional regarding whether there is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's cicatricial pemphigoid is related to his in-service chemical/radiation exposure. The appeal will be returned to the AOJ for further review.

The Veteran's myalgias of the back and neck, as well as his memory loss, were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The Board found that these conditions are more likely related to post-service activities.

The Veteran's service-connected right foot disability has not met the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent from December 26, 2008 to October 13, 2009, and since December 1, 2010. The Veteran is also not found unemployable due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Court affirmed the Board's decision that the Veteran's discharge under dishonorable conditions from his second period of active duty constitutes a bar to VA benefits, thus dismissing the motion.

The Veteran's pleural plaques consistent with asbestos exposure have not resulted in FVC of 65 percent predicted or less, DLCO (SB) of 56 percent predicted or less, maximum exercise capacity of 15 ml/kg/min oxygen consumption or less with cardiorespiratory limitation, cor pulmonale or pulmonary hypertension, or a requirement of outpatient oxygen therapy. Therefore, the Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for pleural plaques associated with asbestos exposure has been denied.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death due to lack of evidence linking the Veteran's cause of death (metastatic cancer of an unknown primary origin, schwannomas of the spinal cord, and neurofibromas) to his military service or any related exposure.

The Veteran's claims for a bilateral foot disorder, bilateral leg disorder, and stomach disorder have been denied as there is no competent evidence of current disabilities related to service.,There is no diagnosed chronic bilateral leg disorder during the appeal period. The Veteran has received treatment for gunshot wounds in 1983 which are not related to his current complaints.,The Veteran's claims for a stomach disorder have also been denied as there is no competent evidence of a diagnosed chronic stomach disorder.

The Veteran's CVA was proximately caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's daughter is not eligible for VA burial benefits as an accrued benefit because she does not meet the eligibility criteria for a child or person who bore the expense of last sickness.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board found the appellant's service discharge to be under dishonorable conditions due to willful and persistent misconduct, but not insane at any time during service. The appellant was barred from VA benefits as his character of discharge is a bar.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the denial for an annual clothing allowance for the 2015 calendar year, and this matter is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development due to the need for an additional VA examination to address whether his stroke and residuals are related to his service-connected deep venous thromboses of the right leg with post phlebitis syndrome and/or service-connected pulmonary embolus.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral axillary and inguinal rashes prior to August 27, 2010 was denied.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date (EED) prior to November 14, 2005 for service connection for bilateral axillary and inguinal rashes was also denied.

The Board found that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability, as the additional evidence does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Board has been notified of the appellant's request to withdraw their appeal regarding service connection for a stomach disorder. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board could make a decision, thus the case is dismissed.