Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and an inadequate statement of reasons and bases. Specifically, they need to obtain VA and private treatment records from relevant facilities.

The Veteran's bilateral retinal holes have not resulted in any visual impairment or incapacitating episodes, and the evidence does not support a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and his in-service herbicide exposure. The examiner is asked to determine if AML or its residuals are related to service, specifically considering the presumptive provisions of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019.

The Board has denied service connection for right and left hip disorders as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral eye conditions, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to his current conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory condition and a low back disability, finding no current or past chronic disabilities associated with the Veteran's service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's colon cancer is related to service, specifically herbicide exposure. The Veteran was exposed to herbicides during service but colon cancer is not a presumptive disability for such exposure.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was remanded for a medical opinion regarding the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability. The initial ratings for his bilateral foot disorder and restless leg syndrome have been assigned, but he is not considered unemployable due to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the post-operative sternal wound infection was due to an event not reasonably foreseeable.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for right and left eye conditions due to the lack of additional disability caused by VA care, treatment or examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for additional private treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with these records.

The Veteran's bilateral hip disabilities, including leg length discrepancy and degenerative joint disease, are currently rated at 10% each for limitation of flexion. The ratings for limitation of abduction remain denied.

The Board has restored a 100% rating for service-connected non-Hodgkin's lymphoma effective August 1, 2014 due to the improper reduction of the rating.

The case is being remanded due to the need for an updated examination addressing neurological impairment and contradictory evidence regarding degenerative joint disease of the left foot.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no service connection issues were decided.

The appeal is dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no service connection was granted.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable initial rating for her postoperative umbilical hernia is remanded due to the need for further development, including scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to insufficient consideration of his testimony regarding his symptoms, specifically suicidal ideation and memory impairment. The case will be returned for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's metastatic colon cancer is related to his service, including presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The examiner must provide a comprehensive rationale for any opinions and conclusions offered.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for supraventricular tachycardia was denied as the condition is already rated at its maximum, 30 percent.