Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Veteran's left eye disorder is remanded for further examination and opinion to determine the etiology of his diagnosed conditions.

The overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $6,822.98 was not properly created and the appeal is granted.

The Veteran's TMJ disorder with fracture left zygoma was denied increased ratings, as the interincisal range did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or revised VA rating criteria.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's sleep disorder and its relationship to his service. The Veteran will need to provide updated treatment records, undergo a VA examination, and have their claim reviewed.

The Veteran's cause of death is denied because the esophageal cancer, which was service-connected due to exposure to Agent Orange, did not contribute substantially or materially to his death. The lung and liver metastases were attributed to the esophageal cancer.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral pterygium, finding that his loss of visual acuity was due to his nonservice-connected cataracts and not his service-connected pterygium.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his bilateral knee disabilities were denied as the evidence did not show that his disability warranted a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for retrospective findings from an appropriate clinician.

The Veteran's right and left elbow medial epicondylitis were granted a 10 percent rating prior to September 6, 2016.

The Veteran's service-connected left-hand disability is being remanded for a new VA examination to reassess the severity of his condition, as the previous examination was inadequate.

The Veteran's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is presumed to be related to exposure to herbicide agents at a Royal Thai Air Force Base in Korat, Thailand while on active-duty service.

Your appeal to reopen your claim for service connection for bilateral pes cavus has been dismissed because you withdrew the issue from the legacy system and it is now being considered in a new system.

The Board has not found substantial compliance with previous remand directives regarding the service connection for chronic pain syndrome. The Veteran's claim is being remanded again due to inadequate medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a copy of the April 30, 2008 memorandum from the Air Force. The Veteran should be notified about seeking a waiver for the recoupment of VSP.

The Board has ordered a remand to clarify whether the Veteran's left eye disorders pre-existed service and were not aggravated by an in-service injury, event, or illness. The examiner will need to address these questions based on the medical records provided.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current rib pain is not related to his in-service injury, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's leg length discrepancy is granted at a 20 percent rating, effective September 17, 2019. The claim for an increased rating for residuals of left femur fracture was denied.

The Veteran's claim for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) prior to January 4, 2019 has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal by indicating satisfaction with his current status.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The case is remanded for further action regarding the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's spouse was granted eligibility for the Camp Lejeune Family Member Program due to her residency at the base during a critical period.