Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Veteran's bilateral hammer toes have not been shown to warrant a higher rating, including on an extraschedular basis. The Board denied entitlement to a TDIU based on the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The issue of service connection for atrial fibrillation with congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy, including as secondary to other conditions, remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal for a total temporary evaluation based on surgical or other treatment necessitating convalescence for recurrent perirectal abscess was denied as he did not meet the criteria under VA regulations.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of March 1, 2012 for additional compensation for the dependent spouse and step-children based on the submission of a VA form 21-686c.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding service connection for a heart disability and stroke residuals. The Veteran's atrial fibrillation and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are being evaluated in light of his herbicide exposure, but no direct evidence supports this claim. Service connection is also being reconsidered for stroke residuals as secondary to a heart disability.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate has been dismissed because the accredited representative withdrew the appeal in October 2021.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hiatal hernia, as well as its preexistence in service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left and right Achilles tendon disorders, as secondary to service-connected lumbar myositis. The Veteran's bilateral Achilles tendon disorders are currently being evaluated due to a lack of evidence supporting their in-service onset or causation.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's left foot condition is etiologically related to his service-connected bilateral knee conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate VA medical examinations and a need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumps on his right inner thigh are related to service, including as secondary to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The decision grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected multiple sclerosis, including its residuals such as left foot drop, dizziness, voiding dysfunction, mild swallowing difficulties, and photophobia, is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the severity of his condition during active phases.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development of VA treatment records, particularly from Orlando and Tampa VAMC, which are believed to contain relevant medical information for determining the cause of death.

The Veteran's service-connected non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was granted an increased disability rating of 100% effective July 10, 2017.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's skin condition, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his service.

The Veteran's loss of, or impairment to, sense of taste is denied as it was not caused by VA carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further examination regarding the severity of service-connected nephrolithiasis, including voiding dysfunction and incontinence.

The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further consideration.