Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left elbow disability, which includes a status post ulnar nerve transposition, is related to an in-service fall and injury. Therefore, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for diverticulitis, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's diverticulitis had its onset in service. The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board found the debt for tuition, fees, and housing incurred due to a credit reduction between January 17, 2017 to January 31, 2017 was properly created and thus valid. The appeal is denied.

The Veteran's right epididymal head cyst is being remanded for a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. As a result, the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the payment of additional compensation for dependents was denied as he did not respond to a request for information within one year and his claim was received after that period.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's benign prostatic hypertrophy, specifically whether it is related to his service-connected tinea rubrum and ischemic heart disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for uterine leiomyoma, osteopenia of the entire body, degenerative bone loss of the spine, and degenerative bone loss of the bilateral hips due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for B-cell leukemia with thrombocytosis, including his exposure during service and any potential link to red lead paint and asbestos.

The Veteran's left eye disability is being remanded due to the need for an opinion regarding whether his vision loss following a cataract and glaucoma surgery was caused by negligence or lack of proper skill on VA's part.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Appellant regarding her employment status and the Veteran's dependency allowance for their minor child. The AOJ is instructed to verify marital status, clarify whether the Appellant requests an apportionment on her own behalf, request financial statements from both parties, and reconsider the issue of apportionment.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to lack of a VA examination and consideration of potential service connection based on immunizations received during active duty.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a hysterectomy, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between her in-service gynecological issues and her recent hysterectomy. The Board concluded that the Veteran's hysterectomy was due to fibroids, not related to her previous oophorectomy.

The Veteran's service-connected right great toe fracture is not causing any symptoms, and therefore does not warrant a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses incurred from August 1 to 2, 2014 at St. Francis Community Hospital was denied because he did not meet the eligibility requirements under VA regulations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's left elbow flareups, and a new examination is needed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current adjustment disorder with a depressed mood is secondary to his service-connected disabilities of residuals of left ankle sprain and low back strain, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to uncertainty regarding the current nature and severity of the Veteran's service-connected myofascial pain of the right trapezius muscle, specifically whether it affects both the right shoulder and thoracolumbar spine. A new VA examination is required.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right cornea superficial ulcer with ptosis of the right eyelid was denied as new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the previously denied claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's esophageal cancer is related to exposure to carcinogens and burn pits during service, granting his claim for service connection.