Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board denied service connection for status post fractured nose with residual clogged nasal passage as the evidence did not support a finding that it was incurred in or caused by active service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his bilateral foot conditions and left leg condition have been denied as the evidence does not show that any of these conditions warrant a rating higher than 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with contested claims procedures and a need for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's lung disorder. The examiner needs to provide a clear assessment of whether the Veteran currently has a lung disability, reconcile any prior assessments, and determine if it is at least as likely as not related to service exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of whether higher or separate ratings may be awarded based on functional impairments identified in the lay and medical evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for celiac artery stenosis and an initial compensable rating for a skin condition (keratosis pilaris and penile warts) were denied. The Board found no medical evidence supporting the Veteran's claim of in-service causation or aggravation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records and a lack of VA examination for an eye disability. The Veteran's right eye injury in 1964 is suspected, but further evidence is needed.

The Veteran's discharge was due to expiration of term of obligated service, not a service-connected disability. Therefore, he does not meet the eligibility requirements for VA home loan guaranty benefits.

The claim for service connection for the cause of death has been reopened and granted, but the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability.,DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 were denied as the Veteran did not meet the required criteria for receiving these benefits.

The Board has determined that the VA disability compensation payments should be reduced by the amount of separation pay received, and thus denies the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's skin disorder. A new VA examination is needed to determine if a current diagnosis of a skin condition exists and whether it is related to service.

The Board has decided that additional development is needed for the Veteran's TDIU claim, including obtaining his company's financial information and details about his participation in management.

The Board has found that the Veteran was not given a sufficient opportunity to attend the scheduled examination for her pubic symphysis disabilities. The case is being remanded to reschedule the Veteran for an examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding when prostate cancer went into remission and recurred. The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation of service-connected adenocarcinoma of the prostate is being returned for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examination, and a new one is needed to determine if the Veteran's male reproductive condition existed prior to service or was caused by his military service including radiation exposure.

The Board denied service connection for spina bifida, neurological bladder as secondary to spina bifida, and numbness of bilateral legs and feet, to include nerve damage below the waist, all related to spina bifida. The claims were based on direct-service connection.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current neurobehavioral disability and his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by diarrhea and vomiting, finding that there is no evidence to support a grant of service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examinations and failure to address all reasonably raised theories of entitlement. The Veteran must be provided with another VA examination to determine the probable etiology(ies) of his diagnosed cardiac disabilities.