Other conditions decisions — 2021

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision can be made.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma and associated conditions, as well as colon polyps. The cases are being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete verification of the Veteran's alleged stressor event in service and insufficient examination regarding his psychiatric disabilities. The AOJ is required to obtain missing service records, verify the stressor events, and arrange for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous directives. The Veteran's vasculitis is being reviewed again for service connection, considering possible exposure to herbicide agents and other factors.

The Board denied service connection for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with polyuria, finding that the condition was not incurred in service and is not otherwise related to service or exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's prostate disorder was found to be a normal condition of male aging.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of December 7, 2011, for recognition of her spouse and minor child was granted as she provided sufficient information regarding their status within a year of receiving notification of her disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and no jurisdiction remains for the Board to consider the merits of the case.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, including colon cancer and recurrent polyps, as due to Camp Lejeune contaminated water exposure. The evidence did not show that the Veteran had a current diagnosis of colon cancer or any other gastrointestinal condition related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for blurry vision and corneal scarring, finding no evidence of a nexus to service.

The Board has determined that the reduction in ratings for service-connected right and left lower extremity chronic exertional compartment syndrome affecting muscle group XI was improper, and restored the original 20 percent ratings.,The Veteran's claims of entitlement to increased disability ratings for his bilateral lower extremity chronic exertional compartment syndrome are remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for Dercum's disease, bilateral lower extremity ilio-inguinal nerve, obturator nerve, and external cutaneous nerve have been denied.

The Veteran's right hip disorder and ovarian disorder were denied service connection. The cervical spine disorder was remanded for further examination.,Service connection for the cervical spine disorder (previously claimed as arthritis and congenital spinal stenosis) is pending, with a need for additional medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to new information submitted by the appellant regarding their financial situation, and a copy of the September 2021 Supplemental Statement of the Case must be provided to all parties at their separate mailing addresses.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and increased rating for lumbar spondylosis due to inadequate reasons or bases concerning whether there was substantial compliance with its August 2018 remand, specifically regarding Tricare records. The Veteran's skin disorder of the hands is also being remanded for a new medical opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right elbow disability and sleep apnea, finding that there was insufficient evidence to establish a link between these conditions and his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior remand directives, specifically regarding obtaining a transcript from Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana. The Veteran's change in school and program is being reviewed to determine if it leads to the same educational objective without material loss or increase in training time.

The Board denied compensable disability ratings for the Veteran's service-connected left femur disabilities, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his knee, hearing loss, and tinnitus conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left eye meibomian gland dysfunction, cataract, and vitreous detachment.