Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for breast cancer, finding no nexus between his active service and the condition. The Board also noted that male breast cancer is not a recognized disease subject to presumptive service connection under the Camp Lejeune Act.

The Board has remanded the case due to an incomplete VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's use of topical corticosteroids for his service-connected dermatophytosis. The Veteran is seeking a higher rating for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear findings in the October 2020 VA examination report regarding the affected muscle group for costochondritis, which involves the chest. The examiner needs to clarify if the Veteran's service-connected condition affects Muscle Group IV (shoulder girdle muscles) or Muscle Group XXI (thoracic muscle group).

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records, including private treatment records from Dr. Julie B. and Dr. Jeffery B.

The Board has remanded the fractured vertebra and eye claims due to lack of evidence, and the sleep apnea claim for a VA examination with an addendum opinion.,The Veteran's service connection claims are pending and will be reconsidered after the additional evidence is obtained.

The appeal is dismissed because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal and thus, the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his right thumb disability.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for entitlement to a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected conditions, as it is decided in the legacy system and will be adjudicated following a hearing.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous directives and insufficient medical opinion regarding the Veteran's right foot condition. The claim is now pending for further review.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's bronchial glomus tumor and his service, specifically exposure to asbestos, paint chips, and chemical fumes. The Veteran was exposed to these materials while performing 'extra' in-service duties as a member of the fire brigade and Bosun’s mate.

The Veteran's service-connected patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left and right knees is being remanded for further evaluation due to recent worsening.

The Board denied the petition to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, finding that new and material evidence had not been received. The appellant's appeal was dismissed as she did not perfect her appeal by filing a timely substantive appeal.

The Board has reopened the claim of whether the character of the appellant's discharge constitutes a bar to VA benefits due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining complete service records and a medical opinion regarding the appellant’s mental state during service.

The Veteran's right thumb disability, resulting from a hemangioma excision, is currently rated at 10 percent due to pain and limited motion. The Board found the evidence did not support a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as adjustment disorder with depressed mood, began during his active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's TMJ disorder is related to his active service. The Veteran must be provided with a new examination and an addendum medical opinion addressing the conflicting opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a liver disorder was dismissed as he withdrew his claim in December 2020.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected residuals of fractures of the fourth proximal phalanx of the left hand on an extraschedular basis, finding that the schedular ratings adequately described the Veteran's condition and did not result in marked interference with employment.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate these claims.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no service connection is granted.