Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Veteran's Hodgkin's lymphoma is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its relation to service exposure.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder and a right foot skin disorder have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for the right foot skin disorder, but the claim for the gastrointestinal disorder remains pending as new evidence suggests it may be related to service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for post herpetic neuralgia right axilla and right lateral chest is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a new examination.

The Veteran's appeal for apportionment of his VA disability benefits in the amount of $50 per month to A.O. on behalf of his dependent child, A.D., is denied because he has not been reasonably discharging his responsibility for support of A.D.

The Board has remanded the reduction of the Veteran's ulcerative colitis rating from 60% to 30%, and the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for an eye disorder and a lung disorder due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the onset and relationship of these conditions to service.

The Veteran's right and left tibial stress fractures are rated at a 10 percent disability level, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's spouse, the appellant, is not recognized as his surviving spouse for VA benefits purposes due to her divorce from the Veteran prior to his death.

The Board has granted service connection for right hip degenerative joint disease as it is caused by the Veteran's service-connected left hip disability.

The Board denied service connection for neurological disorders of the right upper and lower extremities, as well as left lower extremity. The Veteran's current conditions are attributed to his post-service strokes.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a tingling feeling in the left arm due to new and material evidence. The issues of service connection for nerve disabilities of both upper extremities, eye disability, and vitamin D deficiency are remanded.

The Board has dismissed the appeal because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal and thus, the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues related to recognizing the appellant as the Veteran's surviving spouse for VA purposes.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a complete record and to obtain the appellant's service personnel records.

The Veteran's service-connected post traumatic arthritis changes to the right little finger joint have not been found to warrant a higher rating, as it does not meet the criteria for an increased rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a causal relationship between the Veteran's perforated tympanic membrane and his in-service noise exposure. Additional medical records are needed, and an addendum opinion is required.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for a skin disorder and an initial compensable evaluation for diverticular disease prior to May 19, 2011.

The Board dismissed the appeal because a previous decision granted a waiver of indebtedness, leaving no unresolved issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death, cardiac arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy, may be related to his service due to combat exposure in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm. However, further medical opinions are needed to determine if PTSD is causally linked to service or if drug and alcohol dependence disorder aggravates any psychiatric disorders.

The Board has determined that the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.156 (c) apply to the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip disability and left ankle disability, as well as his prostate disability. The AOJ must readjudicate these claims with consideration of the September 2013 service treatment records that included a February 2004 Report of Medical History documenting left ankle and left hip problems.