Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left side chest pain with radiating pain down left arm and burning sensation to bilateral fingertips due to inadequate nexus opinions in previous examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left elbow disability, which may be related to service including exposure to an IED blast.

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

The Veteran's eligibility category for copay exemptions in the VA healthcare system was changed from exempt to required due to his income exceeding the means test threshold. The claim is denied as he does not meet the criteria for treatment without a copay.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development, including obtaining private medical records and conducting a VA examination. The Veteran's respiratory condition, specifically pulmonary fibrosis, is at issue.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for a sinus condition, temporary total evaluation based on convalescence following surgery, service connection for a skin condition, and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to the failure to file a timely substantive appeal.

The Veteran's income was not in excess of the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR) and he met the income requirements for eligibility for nonservice-connected pension benefits with SMP based on the need for regular aid and attendance. Therefore, the claim is granted.

The Veteran's cause of death was listed as cardiopulmonary arrest and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The Board found that the conditions were not etiologically related to his service, including any exposure claims.

The Board has granted service connection for high grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the right deep lobe of the parotid gland and pulmonary metastasis post left lower lobe wedge resection post chemotherapy, claimed as lung cancer, both found to be related to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The Veteran's lung cancer had metastasized from his parotid gland cancer.

The Veteran's anal fissures are rated at a 20 percent disability rating, the highest available under Diagnostic Code 7336. The claim for TDIU is also granted due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU, and the case is being remanded due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's bilateral eye disorder is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA and private medical records and providing a VA examination to determine if the condition is related to service or Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis (claimed as bone loss) is being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of his condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right hand arthritis and left hand arthritis, finding that there was no evidence of current disabilities during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, which is related to Agent Orange exposure and Camp Lejeune contaminated water.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to insufficient dosage estimate of ionizing radiation exposure during service. The Veteran's current diagnoses of tongue, tonsil, and right pyriform cancers are being evaluated in light of his exposure as an X-ray technician.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating and increase in excess of 10 percent for angiokeratoma of the fordyce, as well as his TDIU claim. The appeals are remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for a skin disorder due to incomplete development and need for an addendum medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and additional development is required.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his thoracic strain was denied by the RO, and he is currently receiving a 10% disability rating.