Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for a hysterectomy, finding that her ovaries were not removed during her hysterectomy procedure and therefore Diagnostic Codes 7617 and 7619 do not apply.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected left thumb disability, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the current level of disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected cholecystectomy aggravated his diverticulosis.

The Veteran's service-connected decreased sensation of the left testicle with hypogonadism is rated at a 10 percent disability level, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete VA examination reports and the need for additional testing, including range of motion measurements in both active and passive motions.

The Board has denied a higher initial disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected hemifacial spasm, right side of face, as it is currently rated at 10 percent. The evidence does not support a finding that the condition warrants a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current bilateral foot skin rash is related to an in-service condition, specifically 'jungle rot' reported during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for his left inguinal hernia, finding that there was no recurrence of the repaired hernia and that the symptoms were reasonably contemplated by the existing schedular criteria.

The Board has remanded the claims for total disability rating based on individual unemployability and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound due to incomplete information and development needs.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional evidence and an examination, as well as potential outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for right hand, limitation of motion of the index and/or long fingers has been dismissed as requested by the Veteran's representative.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for resolving left third nerve palsy and left eye diplopia due to a Kenalog injection because the evidence did not show that the Veteran's disability was caused by the April 2010 VA injection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death due to cryptogenic organizing pneumonia and T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, finding no evidence linking these conditions to service or any other compensable exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the Veteran's Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) and Respiratory Disorder, as well as his entitlement to a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU). The decision also includes a request for a VA medical opinion on whether CVID is in remission.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient development of evidence, particularly regarding the continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to asbestos during service and the relationship between his mesothelioma and service.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's foot disabilities other than his service-connected pes planus. The examiner is requested to address whether these disabilities are related to service, particularly given the Veteran's testimony of continuous pain since military service.

The Board has ordered the VA to locate and provide an accounting of all educational assistance benefits used by the Veteran under Chapter 30 and Chapter 33 prior to August 23, 2014. The decision is remanded due to incomplete records.

The Board has denied the claim for service connection for esophageal cancer, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents and his condition. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a causal relationship.

The Board denied increased ratings for neuritis of the left and right lower extremities, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a rating in excess of the currently assigned 20 percent and 10 percent, respectively.