Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board denied service connection for esophageal cancer and the cause of death due to esophageal cancer, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right lower extremity disability had its onset in service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for polycythemia has been denied as there is no evidence that the condition began during his active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease. The Board found that the preponderance of the probative evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran’s current polycythemia is related to in-service exposure to lead and zinc chromate.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis has been remanded as there was insufficient rationale provided by the VA examiner regarding whether his arthritis is related to in-service exposures. The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran’s current arthritis is caused by an in-service injury, event, or illness.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA death benefits as the Veteran’s surviving spouse due to a lack of one year or more of marriage prior to the Veteran's death, and because there was no evidence of a child born during or before the marriage.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's peripheral arterial disease, which is related to his service as a boiler attendant. The cases are being returned for further examination and treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for a disability characterized by neurobehavioral effects, as due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service exposure while deployed at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's right testicle disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board has ordered a clarifying medical opinion to determine if the Veteran’s voiding dysfunction, which could warrant an increased rating under a different DC, is causally related to his service-connected right testicle disability.

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

The Board found that the overpayment of $6,194.46 was validly created due to the Veteran's failure to notify VA promptly about her spouse's death and continued acceptance of payments after the effective date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding medical records and incomplete service treatment records. The Veteran is asked to provide information about his in-service injuries and surgeries, which will help VA obtain relevant records.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to an extraschedular rating for duodenal ulcer prior to November 16, 2011 due to a lack of consideration of all evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot and left foot conditions have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional evidence is needed before a decision can be made.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and needs a new opinion regarding the Veteran's right hand disability.

The Veteran's right femur disability is rated at 20 percent, which has been in effect for more than 20 years and cannot be reduced or eliminated absent a showing of fraud.,The Veteran's myositis ossificans is no longer supported by x-rays and the condition has resolved without sequela. It is currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for adenocarcinoma of the rectum with a history of loop ileostomy (rectal cancer) as there is no competent evidence linking his current disability to his active service or to his in-service herbicide agent exposure.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, as claims do not survive their deaths.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's brain cancer, diagnosed as oligodendroglioma, is related to his service in Iraq and has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and potential service connection for myelodysplastic syndrome.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete compliance with previous orders, specifically regarding obtaining private treatment records from March to April 2012. The appellant is asked to provide necessary authorizations and any relevant records in her possession.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.