Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and requests for additional development.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance and housebound due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for the residuals of a pelvic injury as there is no evidence that the current hip pain is related to the in-service pelvic injury.

The Veteran's chronic iritis of bilateral eyes has been rated at a maximum of 60 percent since August 22, 2018.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bile duct cancer and pancreatitis, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to military service or exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder was denied. The issue of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from April 14, 2015 is moot due to the combined schedular disability rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for both his left hip dislocation and left hip DJD, finding that the pre-existing left hip condition did not increase in severity during service and was not related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical records, and further development is needed before a final decision can be made on the claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 60 percent for ischemic cardiomyopathy status post myocardial infarction from February 20, 2012, to December 13, 2013.

The Board has granted service connection for bronchiectasis, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is due to in-service pneumonia and that there is at least a 50/50 chance that this condition was caused by his military service.

The Veteran's hip disabilities have been rated based on their service-connected nature, and the Board has determined that higher ratings are not warranted for any of the issues on appeal.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and secondary service connection for atrial fibrillation with aortic valve stenosis, finding that there is no evidence to support these claims.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for survivor pension benefits since October 2014 due to her income exceeding the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR).

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left elbow disability can be adjudicated. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for panic disorder without agoraphobia was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as his symptoms were consistent with a 50% or 70% disability rating. The Veteran also appealed for TDIU and this was granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hand condition, finding that there is no evidence of any disease or injury occurring during service and no nexus between current symptoms and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's neurological disorders are related to his mercury poisoning from dental fillings during service.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for a skin condition of the head due to inadequate examination and missing records. The Veteran contends that his scalp issues, including a rash and eventual loss of hair, are related to service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for postoperative bunionectomies of the right and left feet, as well as his scars from these surgeries, were denied. The maximum schedular rating (10%) is already in place for both foot conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding the rating of her service-connected dacryocystitis and right eye swelling.