Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bruxism, left and right foot conditions are related to his military service. However, the Veteran is not entitled to a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD or a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities as his examination was not conducted and additional development is needed.

The Board restored the Veteran's pension benefits from $349 to $1,072 per month due to an improper reduction based on his receipt of Social Security Administration (SSA) income.

The Veteran's right elbow disability, diagnosed as tendinitis, is considered to have started during service and has persisted since then. The Board granted service connection for this condition based on the continuity of symptoms.

The appeal for discontinuance of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on schedular housebound requirements is dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic physical flushing and changes in body temperature, as well as his increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathies of the lower extremities. The examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient clarification of whether the Veteran's preexisting skin condition was aggravated by service.

The Veteran's service-connected left shoulder disability, diagnosed as degenerative joint disease and impingement, is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for his cause of death, finding that there was no evidence linking any of his terminal conditions to military service or his service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for rectal/anal cancer, neurobehavioral effects, and ulcerative colitis due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's service records confirm his service at Camp Lejeune, and he contends these conditions are related to that exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues and needs to consider both types of apportionment authorized by VA regulation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for loss of sight in his right eye, finding that there is no evidence linking this condition to an in-service event or injury.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient consideration of evidence and need for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for a VA medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neurological disabilities of the upper and lower extremities are related to his in-service jet fuel exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral vascular disease of both lower extremities did not begin during service and is not otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease. The preponderance of evidence supports a finding against granting service connection for PVD.

The Veteran's claim for VA loan guaranty benefits was granted due to an exception to the minimum active duty service requirements, as his discharge was under conditions other than dishonorable and not related to his active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a bilateral eye disorder, finding that it was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected multiple sclerosis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding when the Veteran's lupus may have started during his military service. The claim will be reviewed again with new evidence and a medical opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's spondylolysis and Scheuermann’s disease, which were found inadequate in previous examinations. The VA is required to provide a new opinion addressing whether these conditions preexisted service or were aggravated by service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current skin conditions and his military service, including exposure to herbicide agents.