Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of her service-connected left foot hallux valgus, status-post bunion surgery. The claim will be readjudicated after any additional development.

The Veteran's obsessive-compulsive disorder with alcohol dependence is rated at 30 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms do not more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen her claim for service connection of bilateral feet disabilities and has determined that she incurred these disabilities during active military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for right hallux valgus has been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his request by his authorized representative.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling an updated VA examination.

The Veteran's emergency room visit on March 9, 2014 was deemed necessary due to the severity of her symptoms and the unavailability of VA facilities. The Board granted reimbursement for the medical expenses incurred.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim of entitlement to survivors' pension benefits due to her net worth exceeding the limit, effective January 1, 2019.

The Board denied service connection for right and left hand disabilities (arthritis) as there was no evidence of a relationship between the disabilities and active duty.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right eye injury with loss of vision, finding that there is no evidence to support an increase in disability during service and concluding that it was not aggravated by service.

The Board has granted a 10 percent disability rating for the Veteran's tonsillitis with follicular lymphoid hyperplasia, status post tonsillectomy, effective May 14, 2009.

The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized as post-traumatic arthritis, is currently rated at 10 percent for the period prior to December 8, 2014 and at 60 percent since February 1, 2016. The appeal is remanded due to issues related to instability of the left knee joint.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during his time in Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for a lower right tooth extraction, finding that the Veteran had his healthy tooth removed during military service. However, service connection was denied for a jaw condition due to a congenital defect that was not aggravated by the tooth extraction.

The Veteran's status post left foot Jones fracture is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of recent VA examination regarding the Veteran's need for aid and attendance. The Veteran is seeking special monthly compensation based on his service-connected disabilities, but needs an updated assessment to determine if he requires regular aid and attendance.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion. The Veteran's left lung nodule is being reviewed again for potential service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for entitlement to work-study education benefits before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and a need for VA examinations. The skin disorder claim is characterized as a new and material evidence claim, while the colon cancer claim remains pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for esophageal cancer due to insufficient medical opinions regarding its onset in service and whether it is related to Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran needs to provide VA permission to obtain private medical records, and a new medical opinion must be obtained.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim of entitlement to service connection for esophagus cancer.