Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate examination and inextricably intertwined issues of TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of the Veteran's metastatic carcinoid tumor, including its relation to service and exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318, and accrued benefits due to the need for additional development regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acute myelogenous leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for neurological conditions of the upper extremities due to herbicide exposure and/or as secondary to diabetes mellitus. The remand is necessary because the VA examiner did not provide a sufficient opinion regarding whether any service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated obesity, which could be a substantial factor in causing the Veteran's neurological condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for basal cell carcinoma, to include as due to herbicide exposure and/or sun exposure in-service. The case is returned for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and opinion regarding whether the Veteran's tardive dyskinesia, functional neurological illness (conversion disorder), and hyperkinetic dysarthria are caused or aggravated by VA-prescribed medications.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further consideration by the AOJ after reviewing new evidence. The Veteran and his representative requested that the appeal be sent back to the AOJ.

The Veteran's left lower extremity DVT was granted a disability rating of 20 percent, effective January 18, 2021. The condition is characterized by persistent stasis pigmentation and intermittent edema in the leg, with symptoms relieved by elevation and compression hosiery.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a liver condition, finding that there was no evidence showing a causal relationship between his asbestos exposure and respiratory disorder and his liver condition.

The Board has granted a special apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits to the appellant, in the amount of the dependency allowance for S.C.C., on behalf of their dependent adult child. This decision is based on the appellant demonstrating financial hardship and not causing undue hardship to the Veteran.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and the claim for a compensable rating is denied.,Prior to December 30, 2011, the Veteran’s dysthymic disorder was rated at 30 percent. The Board found that his symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation based on the criteria set forth in Diagnostic Code 9433.,Effective December 30, 2011, the Veteran's dysthymic disorder is rated at 70 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran's current skin disorders did not have their onset in service or are otherwise related to his period of service, including as a result of exposure to herbicides. The weight of evidence does not support a finding of service connection for the claimed condition.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a dental disability and liver disability due to insufficient evidence or procedural issues. The Veteran's hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable prior to November 25, 2019.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's deformed right and left big toes, finding that the symptoms are severe enough to be considered equivalent to amputation of the great toe. The decision does not address service connection theory or exposure basis.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and requests for additional information. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered with the new evidence.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection and total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected unspecified trauma-related disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a new examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for ichthyosis prior to August 13, 2018 was denied as the disability did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU was also denied because his service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the VA examiner's opinions regarding whether the Veteran's pre-existing heart condition was permanently aggravated during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a urinary disability, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his active service. The Board noted that the Veteran had enuresis during basic training but did not have any subsequent complaints or treatment until 2009.