Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Veteran's right foot disability is rated at 20 percent, but no higher.,The Veteran's gastritis, duodenitis and gastric polyp are currently rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's rating for TMJ Dysfunction was restored to 20 percent effective June 1, 2013. He is denied a higher rating.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw his appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disorder, finding that there is no current disability and no service-connected secondary disability to support the claim.

The Veteran's service-connected compensation provides a greater benefit than nonservice-connected pension, so the claim for nonservice-connected pension is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding whether the Veteran's left lower extremity nerve palsy is a congenital defect or disease, and for clarification on its relationship with service.

The Veteran's appeal regarding an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for a left knee disability has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for pleural based pulmonary nodule, finding that his lung condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 6604.

The appellant withdrew all issues on appeal, leading to the dismissal of the case.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to discuss or address whether VA fully complied with its duty to assist the Veteran in obtaining treatment records from B.P.H. related to his esophageal cancer.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for aortic aneurysm, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to active service or any incident of service, including as due to an in-service parachute jump. The Board found that the Veteran's lay statements and testimony were not credible enough to support the claim.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip arthritis and pancreatic cancer, but both issues are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of March 1, 2016 for the grant of an increased apportionment due to VA's failure to properly respond to the Veteran's February 2016 submission regarding her claim.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for a skin disorder due to conflicting medical opinions and lack of recent treatment records. The Veteran's in-service treatment includes diagnoses of jock itch, ringworm, and heat rash. A VA examination is needed to determine if his current condition is related to his active duty service.

The Board has ordered additional medical opinions to determine if the Veteran's cause of death is related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides (Agent Orange). The case will be remanded for these purposes.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and lack of compliance with previous remand directives. The Veteran's claim for service connection for PVD is now pending again.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability, finding that there is no evidence of a recognized condition under 38 C.F.R. § 4.150 and thus denying the claim.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hand post-surgical loss of grip and right ear surgery with residuals and chronic pain due to his death.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for angular cheilitis and geographic tongue due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset during service.