Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of removal of a lipoma of the neck is denied because there is no evidence that the condition was incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he withdrew his appeal in November 2019.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected Osgood-Schlatter disease with degenerative joint disease (DJD) has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's binocular diplopia has been rated at 20 percent throughout the claim period. The Board found that his diplopia was within central 20 degrees or up, down, and lateral 21 to 30 degrees, which qualifies for a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of a scleral perforation in the left eye was denied as there is no evidence that the disability manifests decreased visual acuity or involves any incapacitating episodes.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service personnel records and requests for further investigation.

The Veteran's service-connected right PVD disability is currently rated at 60 percent, which is the highest rating available under Diagnostic Code 7115. The evidence does not support a higher evaluation as it does not show ischemic limb pain at rest or deep ischemic ulcers.

The Board denied service connection for a neck disorder, including on a secondary basis. The Veteran's thoracolumbar strain is rated at 40 percent and reactive airways disease with allergy component is rated at 30 percent.,Both conditions were found not to be related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims due to uncertainty regarding whether the Veteran's cancer was a respiratory cancer and if it related to his exposure to herbicides in Thailand.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for atrial fibrillation and abdominal aortic aneurysm due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for residuals of a concussion has been dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's service connection claims for fibroids and oligomenorrhea have been denied as there is no probative medical evidence that indicates the current conditions were incurred in or are secondary to her service-connected right ovarian cyst disability.,A rating of 70 percent since December 9, 2009, has been granted for major depressive disorder (MDD).

The Board denied the termination of VA additional compensation benefits due to removal of a spouse, D.R., as of November 1, 2004.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information on where and when the Veteran claims he was exposed to Agent Orange. The Veteran needs to provide more details, and if provided, a VA examination will be conducted to determine the nature and etiology of his nodular sclerosing Hodgkin’s disease.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 60 percent from November 14, 2019 for chronic urinary tract infection with bladder dysfunction is denied. The Veteran's claim for a 40 percent rating prior to November 14, 2019 is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the Appellant's status as the Veteran's surviving spouse and a need for additional records from the Social Security Administration.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of atrioventricular block, including exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development, including scheduling a VA Aid and Attendance examination. The Veteran's failure to report for these examinations is noted.