Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Board denied the claim of entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that the diagnosed conditions were not related to his active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's disability manifested by multiple swollen and painful joints is related to his active service, including as a result of exposure to herbicides such as Agent Orange. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a gland disorder, other than the already service-connected abscess of the right sub-maxillary gland, has been denied as there is no evidence of an additional gland disorder.

The Board denied the appellant's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA pension benefits in the amount of $11,242.88 due to her failure to notify VA of income from Social Security Administration (SSA). The Board found that she was solely at fault in creating the debt and that collection would not violate equity and good conscience.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability prior to November 4, 2010 has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin rashes and bodily itching disabilities are not related to his active service, including exposure to herbicide agents. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and clarifying any outstanding FOIA requests.

The Board denied service connection for lymphedema of the right lower extremity, finding that there is no medical evidence linking it to service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of a right orchiectomy, to include neurological impairment of the lower extremity, other than a scar, has been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities related to his in-service surgery.

The Veteran's lipomas have been rated based on their current size and characteristics, with some issues granted and others not. The Veteran has multiple lipomas affecting various parts of his body, including the upper extremities, trunk, and neck.

The Veteran's service-connected eosinophilic esophagitis is rated at a 30 percent disability rating since the onset of her symptoms, which have been productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issue of entitlement to service connection for an eye disorder, including residuals of UV keratitis.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of the evidentiary record regarding both the Veteran's military service and any treatment received for his right hand disability. The AOJ is required to make additional attempts to obtain the Veteran's service treatment records, complete service personnel records and separation documents.

The Veteran has residuals of a head injury sustained in service, and the Board finds that these residuals are related to his service. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for a blood disorder, including polycythemia vera and myelofibrosis. The Veteran's in-service exposure to benzene is found to be related to his current condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing service treatment records and personnel records, as well as a need for further examination. The Veteran's claims for service connection are pending.

The Veteran's left knee disability was rated at 10 percent prior to August 7, 2017. On and after that date, the rating for lateral instability of the left knee increased to 30 percent. The right shoulder disability was rated at 50 percent from August 7, 2017 onward. The Veteran's hemorrhoids were rated as non-compensable prior to October 17, 2017 and then rated at 10 percent thereafter.

The Board has granted service connection for RLS of the lower extremities and assigned a grant of service connection. The Veteran's initial disability ratings for back, right toe, hemorrhoids, and eczema have also been granted.

The Veteran's bilateral foot conditions and fungal infection are related to his military service.,The Veteran's skin condition, claimed as due to Agent Orange exposure, is not established by the evidence.