Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Veteran requested to withdraw the appeal regarding payment or reimbursement for medical services received at Lake Regional Health System from January 20, 2017 to January 23, 2017. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no medical expense reimbursement was granted.

The Board has remanded the claim for entitlement to TDIU due to a failure to refer it to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's service-connected disc degeneration of L5-S1, finding that the evidence did not show forward flexion to 30 degrees or less.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a disability characterized by general joint pain, finding that there is no current diagnosis of such a condition and thus no basis to establish service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected status post right upper lobectomy is currently rated at 30 percent, effective September 1, 2016. The claim for a higher initial rating is denied as the FEV-1 most accurately reflects his disability level and does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 6602 or 6844.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the case is not about service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for glioblastoma multiforme and cause of death, due to insufficient VA medical records. The case is being sent back for a new medical opinion based on a complete record.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bronchiectasis is granted as the disorder was shown in service and currently, with no evidence of aggravation during service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the case is not eligible for substitution by a surviving party.

The Veteran's hidradenitis suppurativa and pilonidal cyst have resulted in additional symptomology, including the removal of sweat glands in several locations throughout his body. The Board has ordered a new VA scar examination to determine the severity of his scars associated with hidradenitis suppurativa and pilonidal cyst, as well as a VA skin examination to address any other residual symptoms and functional impact.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's bilateral leg disabilities, including restless leg syndrome. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are currently in remand status.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's skin fissures condition. The examiner did not consider the Veteran's diagnosed skin fissures from March 2010 and did not adequately address whether his in-service skin complaints were consistent with his current diagnosis.

The Veteran's left hip condition is currently rated at 10 percent for limitation of extension to no worse than 5 degrees, with no other compensable limitations. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for uterine fibroids and heavy menstrual periods, finding that these conditions began during active service and were caused by the development of uterine fibroids.,Secondary service connection for anemia is also granted, as it was found to be caused by the Veteran's now-service-connected gynecological disorders.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and the need for further research on Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran's cause of death was pancreatic cancer, but the exact nature of his military service and potential exposure remains unclear.

The Veteran's right toe disability is rated at 20 percent, but no higher. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximated a moderately severe foot injury.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's foot disabilities. A new examination by a podiatrist is required.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for myalgia, finding that it was not caused by VA negligence or carelessness and that myalgias are a foreseeable risk of statin use.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal regarding an increased disability rating for intervertebral disc syndrome, degenerative joint disease, and degrative disc disease of the lumbar spine.