Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for rectal pain and mild rectal prolapse, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's left hip disability is rated at 20% for pain and functional impairment, granting a higher rating than the previous 10%. The claim for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was denied as his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a duodenal ulcer, finding no clear and unmistakable error in the May 1974 rating decision that denied the claim.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for a right eye disability, including cataracts, finding that his current disabilities are not at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.

The Board has decided that the validity of a debt in the amount of $4,314.90 is under review and requires further investigation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left leg shin splints due to unclear causation of his symptoms. The case will be further developed with an addendum opinion from a clinician.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for residuals of a left little finger injury was denied as the evidence did not support ankylosis or limitation of motion of other digits, and his claim was based on direct service connection.

The Appellant is not recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse for purposes of establishing eligibility for DIC and death pension benefits.

The Veteran's facial fractures and related conditions are not considered service-connected as they occurred during his Reserve status, outside of active duty.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for cardiomyopathy with low ejection fraction and granted it, finding that the disability manifested to a compensable degree within one year of discharge from active duty.

The claim of service connection for shin splints is being remanded due to the need for a medical nexus opinion.

The Board has denied DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to the proximate cause of a slip-and-fall injury not being VA's fault, and service connection for cause of death is remanded due to incomplete records.

The Veteran's daughter is denied DIC benefits as she was not permanently incapable of self-support prior to her 18th birthday due to cerebral palsy.

The Veteran is seeking to have her additional compensation benefits reinstated for her dependent child, M.G., who was removed from her award due to him being over the age of 18 and in receipt of Chapter 35/DEA benefits. The Board has decided that this matter should be remanded as there is insufficient evidence showing continuous enrollment in school since turning 18 years old.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no service connection issues were decided.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his thumbs and fingers are being remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation. The issues of rating for degenerative arthritis based on painful motion in both hands remain unresolved.

The Veteran's service-connected Achilles tendonitis of the left and right feet have been rated as moderate disability, resulting in a 10 percent rating for each foot.,Service connection has not been established for tinnitus or right ear hearing loss.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claim for non-service-connected VA pension benefits due to a lack of qualifying service, as his active military service did not meet the requirements under 38 U.S.C. § 1521(j).

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for residuals of circumcision and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a medical opinion on the etiology of various conditions related to the service-connected circumcision.