Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's genitourinary disability, including left scrotal pain residuals of epididymitis, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his time in service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's neck condition, specifically his in-service injury and symptoms since leaving service.

The Veteran's hysterectomy and female sexual arousal disorder are rated at 50 percent since August 19, 2013.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for cause of death, finding that there was no evidence linking the Veteran's pulmonary fibrosis to his active service or his service-connected disabilities. The Board also found that the probative value of a private medical opinion was limited due to its speculative nature.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied service connection for subtalar arthritis following left ankle strain, and has remanded the issue of determining whether this condition is related to his active service.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of VA compensation benefits for a spouse was not properly created due to sole administrative error on the part of the VA, and thus grants the Veteran's appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further medical opinion regarding the nature and severity of the service-connected left hip disability, including whether the Veteran's bowing deformity and leg length discrepancy are related to the service-connected condition.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of seborrheic keratosis on the right temple and granted TDIU effective February 2, 2015.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records related to the Veteran's and Appellant's benefits. The issues of entitlement to accrued benefits and an earlier effective date for DIC are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for supraventricular arrhythmias and whether diabetes mellitus aggravates atrial fibrillation.

The Board has granted service connection for Eagle syndrome, status post left peritonsillar abscess drainage. However, the Veteran's claims for ninth cranial nerve impairment and occipital neuralgia are denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient development regarding radiation exposure during service. The Veteran received radioactive iodine treatment for thyroid cancer, and his breast, skin, and lymphoma conditions may be related to this exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to insufficient medical opinions and development of records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a medical opinion regarding whether the appellant's diagnosed Bartter's disease qualifies as renal toxicity, which is covered under the Camp Lejeune Family Member Program.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for atrial fibrillation was received on December 26, 2012. The Board denied an earlier effective date as the earliest possible date is December 26, 2012.

The Veteran's service connection for multiple myeloma is granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during his military service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a fractured right patella is remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding whether he experienced additional disability as a result of the fracture and if so, whether it was caused by VA care.

The Veteran's permanent and total disability rating was granted in November 2017, which made the appellant over the age of 26. Therefore, he is not eligible for Chapter 35 Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The VA terminated additional compensation benefits for a former spouse and added new dependents, but the termination of benefits due to divorce is upheld as timely notification was not provided within one year.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for mucinous cystadenoma of the ovaries has been dismissed as she and her representative have withdrawn the appeal.