Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's cold injury residuals in both hands and feet have been granted increased ratings, with the highest possible schedular rating of 30 percent for each affected part. The TDIU claim has also been remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA medical opinions and a need for clarification regarding the Veteran's service-connected condition and its relation to her hysterectomy.

The appeal for VA burial benefits was dismissed because the appellant died before the decision could be made.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to a withdrawal request from the appellant's authorized representative.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for intestinal disorder, gallbladder disorder, and skin disorder due to conceded herbicide exposure. The case is sent back for further examination and opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient compliance with previous directives and further development is needed, including obtaining information from DFAS regarding retirement pay and CRDP eligibility.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and opinion regarding whether VA medical care was negligent in causing her anal fistula.

The Board denied service connection for unspecified neurocognitive disorder (claimed as neurobehavioral effects) due to a VA medical opinion concluding that the condition is less likely caused by exposure to contaminated water supply at Camp Lejeune during service.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's initial claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for service-connected traumatic arthritis of the right great toe was granted, and he is now receiving a 30 percent rating effective from April 24, 2014.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for encephalitis was received on September 4, 2014. The Board finds that the increase in disability occurred on February 16, 2016, when medical evidence reflected unsteady gait and staggering more than once weekly. Therefore, the effective date for a 30% rating is denied as it was not factually ascertainable prior to September 4, 2014.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's former spouse, L.H., is entitled to an apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits. However, due to procedural issues, a hearing needs to be scheduled for the appellant.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for a neurology consultation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of mycoplasma infection, hematuria, and respiratory problems including chest pain have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for irregular menstrual bleeding including early-onset menopause has also been denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's skin disability, specifically related to any in-service sun exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's lesion at the C1 junction and brain stem, including potential exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is denied, and the claim for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation (SMC) on account of being housebound is also denied.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for non-hodgkin's lymphoma due to the appellant's death during the appeal process.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to October 1, 2013 due to insufficient evidence showing he was capable of substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.