Other conditions decisions — 2020

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

The Board has granted service connection for exertional compartment syndrome of the right and left lower extremities, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service surgeries.

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

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for right heel osteomyelitis was denied because he failed to report for a scheduled VA examination without good cause, and the issue cannot be resolved based on existing evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information and need for additional medical opinions regarding the cause of death. The appellant is asked to provide any information about radiation exposure during service, and efforts are made to obtain the Veteran's complete service personnel records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating prior to March 6, 2019 and a disability rating in excess of 10 percent from that date due to insufficient evidence supporting higher ratings.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for his left cheekbone fracture and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected left infraorbital nerve were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for left spontaneous pneumothorax as the Veteran's condition is not shown to warrant such a rating based on his medical records and examination findings.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right elbow disability, finding that her condition is not related to an in-service injury. The preponderance of evidence indicates she has right lateral epicondylitis due to repetitive use of her arm at work.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded because he has not completed and submitted the VA Form 21-8940 to show his full educational and employment history.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a stomach disability as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, finding that there was no evidence linking the stomach disability to service or service-connected diabetes.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records and scheduling a VA dental examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues, specifically regarding whether a timely notice of disagreement was filed on the claim that R.C. is not eligible for attorney fees granted in a March 2017 rating decision and the issue of whether fees of 20 percent to R.C. are reasonable based on past due benefits granted in a December 2016 rating decision.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to concerns about flare-ups and potential neurological involvement, as well as a need for another VA examination.

The Board has determined that the matter is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues and remands the case for compliance with contested claims procedures, submission of updated income and expense information, and child support records.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed because he opted into the RAMP program and his original legacy system appeal was withdrawn.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for residuals, status post hysterectomy to include pelvic pain and adhesions is granted. The Board also remanded the issues of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected vertigo and service connection for a left knee disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents while stationed in Thailand, and requests for additional records are made.

The Veteran's spouse was added to his disability benefit award on October 21, 2014. The Board granted an earlier effective date of December 27, 2009 for the addition of the current spouse due to evidence of the marriage within one year of the event.

The Veteran's left foot disability, including hallux valgus, hallux rigidus, and degenerative arthritis, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted as the symptoms are primarily pain, which is already considered in the current 10 percent rating.