Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board denied service connection for Restless Leg Syndrome, finding that the Veteran's condition did not have its onset in service or due to exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE) while stationed at El Toro Marine Corps Base. The evidence did not establish a causal link between TCE and RLS.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal before a decision was made.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for a TDIU prior to September 20, 2017.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for residuals of right mandibular fracture with extraction of tooth #32 is granted, subject to the laws and regulations governing the payment of monetary benefits. A higher rating in excess of 30 percent from November 16, 2016 is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the claimant passed away during the pendency of the appeal, and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the appeal.

The Veteran's application for VR&E services was denied as he is currently employed and has overcome any employment handicap, with his current education in areas consistent with his interests, aptitudes, and abilities.

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and no further action can be taken on this case.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound status has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an abdominal condition, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence to establish a link between his military service and any claimed condition.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's skin disease and meralgia paresthetica, right thigh claims due to a lack of recent VA examinations. The Veteran was last examined in November 2016, over four years ago.

The Board has granted service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, but denied service connection for a respiratory disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing documentation related to unauthorized medical expenses incurred during treatment at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida from May 27, 2015 to May 29, 2015. The AOJ is required to reconstruct the record and upload all relevant documents.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal stromal tumor is being remanded for a VA medical opinion to determine if it was caused by in-service herbicide agent exposure.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for his right hand disability, finding that there was no evidence of unfavorable ankylosis or thumb ankylosis. The current rating of 40% is considered appropriate given the Veteran's symptoms and examination findings.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination and treatment records, requiring further development including obtaining additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and failure to comply with prior remand directives. The Veteran's bilateral foot disabilities are being reviewed again for an appropriate rating.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date prior to February 17, 2015 for service connection of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The case is remanded for a compensable rating for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

The Board has denied service connection for a liver disability, claimed as cirrhosis, and other disabilities including carcinoma of the abdominal cavity, kidney stones, psoriasis, bilateral knee disability, erectile dysfunction, acid reflux, and hiatal hernia. The Board found that these conditions are not related to service or service-connected disabilities.