Other conditions decisions — 2021

The appeal for DIC benefits is dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for colon cancer and prostate disorder, both of which were secondary to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune. The evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's time at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right-sided neck mass, including as due to exposure to toxic substances, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or any chemical exposures.

The Veteran's claims for additional compensation allowances for his stepdaughter, stepson, and wife are being remanded due to the need to locate missing records from a specific period. The effective date of any award is also being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his service-connected deviated nasal septum, finding that it does not meet the criteria for a minimum 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6502.

The Board has decided that the clothing allowance claim cannot be processed due to missing documentation and has ordered the AOJ to reconstruct the record and upload all relevant documents.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a separate ear or skin disorder causing fluid leakage from the Veteran's ears, and thus service connection cannot be established.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected bilateral fungal infection of the feet, finding that the condition did not meet the criteria for any higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for male reproductive disability, including atrophy of testicles and sterility, claiming it was due to radiation and herbicide exposure. The Board found that the pre-existing condition (mumps orchitis) did not meet the criteria for service connection as there was no evidence of aggravation by service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the grant of Total Disability Rating Independent of Service Connection (TDIU) effective from the date of his claim.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for medial epicondylitis of the right elbow and tendonitis of the left hand were denied. The Veteran was granted a compensable rating (10%) for tendonitis of the left-hand effective August 29, 2012.

The Veteran's service-connected right forearm laceration with medial nerve involvement is being remanded for an updated VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing documentation related to the claims for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses. The AOJ is required to reconstruct and upload all relevant records.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if the Veteran's service between September 2004 and January 2005 qualifies for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a right ear pain disability due to inadequate examination and lack of evidence regarding the onset and etiology of the condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for overactive bladder and neurological disorder of the left lower extremity have been dismissed. The appeal for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for intervertebral disc syndrome has been remanded.

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

The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and initial compensable rating for residuals of basal cell carcinoma of the left nasolabial groove status post excision are being remanded due to the need for additional examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient compliance with previous directives and inadequate examination reports. The Veteran's right leg disability, including vascular condition/arterial insufficiency, is being reviewed for service connection.

The Veteran's pterygium does not result in any compensable symptoms, and thus a compensable rating for this condition is denied.