Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's service-connected herniated disc at L4, L5, and S1 due to lack of evidence supporting an increased disability rating.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for right knee osteoarthritis, left knee condition (not specified), and chest pain. The claim to reopen the left knee condition was also dismissed. Service connection for neck injury, hypertension, and sleep apnea is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for lipomas of the chest and abdomen is granted, with a maximum 30 percent rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's popping in ears, allergies, and Eustachian tube dysfunction. The examiner is asked to provide a clear opinion on whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he died during the pendency of his claim for a hearing loss rating.

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

The Veteran's son is not eligible for compensation due to birth defects or spina bifida because the mother was not a Vietnam veteran, and there is no evidence of spina bifida in the appellant.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance was dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the case for further action on both the cause of death claim and the reopening of the colon cancer service connection claim. The TDIU appeal is also pending.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the evaluation of his service-connected status post stress fracture of right pubis with ilio-inguinal nerve entrapment was denied. The claim for a higher rating than 10 percent was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right hand tremor and left hand tremor, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed herbicide exposure during his service in Korea. The AOJ is instructed to verify this exposure and consider whether a direct service connection can be established.

The Veteran's carcinoid syndrome and tumors are related to herbicide agent exposure during service, specifically Agent Orange. The Board granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's prostate disorder is related to his military service, including any environmental exposures during Southwest Asia service. The case is being remanded for a VA medical opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck condition, finding that there was no evidence linking his current disability to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for chronic disabilities manifested by right and left leg pain to include radiculopathy due to inadequate etiology opinions provided in the May 2019 VA examination. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Veteran's right thumb disability has resulted in near total loss of ability to use the hand, and he is currently receiving a 40 percent evaluation.,The Veteran’s right radial nerve neuritis is manifested by severe incomplete paralysis, and he is currently receiving a 50 percent evaluation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to a left peroneal nerve injury that occurred after his left knee total arthroplasty, finding no evidence of negligence or lack of informed consent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left-hand skin rash, finding that there is no link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for atypical facial pain, cognitive disorder, and tremors caused by VA treatment or negligence.