Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Veteran's impotence is granted as secondary to service-connected hypertension. The right and left foot disorders are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has determined that the VA examination and opinions obtained in November 2019 were not adequate for VA rating purposes. The Veteran's skin disorders need to be re-evaluated, including a diagnosis of mycosis fungoides if present, and an opinion on whether they are related to service-connected non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

The Board denied service connection for a left eye disability because the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's current condition was related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed because he died during the pendency of his appeal. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the Veteran's cholangiocarcinoma and its relation to service, specifically exposure to herbicide agents or liver flukes. The appellant is seeking service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for recurrent left glenohumeral joint subluxation/dislocation, with rotator cuff tendonitis and labral tear have been granted. He received a 10% evaluation from March 11, 2013 to September 7, 2015, a 20% evaluation from September 8, 2015 to July 7, 2021, and is currently denied an evaluation in excess of 20%. The evaluations are based on the Veteran's symptoms and functional limitations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for muscle injuries of the right upper arm, upper back, and left thigh from glass fragment injuries sustained during active duty. The Board found no current disabilities related to these incidents.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal before a decision was made.

The Veteran's service-connected psychotic disorder is being reviewed to determine if it contributed to his death, which was caused by end stage Alzheimer's disease.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant withdrew it through his authorized representative.

The Veteran's left lower extremity reflex sympathetic dystrophy, previously known as left genitofemoral neuralgia, was granted an initial rating of 20 percent prior to August 19, 2020. From that date forward, the claim for a higher rating is denied. The inguinal hernia repair and left ilioinguinal neuralgia were both found not to warrant any compensable ratings.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for bilateral lattice degeneration has been denied. The Board finds that the condition does not result in visual impairment or cause incapacitating episodes.,The issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to July 27, 2005 is remanded for referral to the Director of Compensation and Pension Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing evidence and incorrect information in the previous decision, requiring further development of the Veteran's income and medical expenses.

The Veteran's pancreatic cancer is related to his service, specifically his exposure to burn pits during his time in Iraq. The Board found the evidence at least in equipoise and granted service connection for the condition.

The Veteran's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is in remission and has not manifested any compensable residuals. The Board denied a compensable rating for the condition.

The Veteran's tendonitis, left anterior hip with snapping syndrome and painful motion was granted a rating of 20% from January 20, 2021.,Service connection for the left-hand disability is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's right hand venous malformation was aggravated by service and if it existed prior to service.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's malignant skin neoplasms were incurred during service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and failure to comply with previous remand directives. The Veteran's eye condition is being reviewed again for service connection.