Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's pelvic prolapse with lower urinary tract syndrome was initially rated at 20 percent prior to October 13, 2014. From that date, a 40 percent rating has been granted.,After May 13, 2022, the Veteran is no longer eligible for a higher rating due to her urinary incontinence.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse, finding that there was not clear and convincing evidence of a common law marriage between the Veteran and the appellant. The decision also noted that the Veteran never agreed to enter into a marital relationship with the appellant.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for liver cancer and entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance (A&A) due to a procedural defect in issuing an SSOC instead of a rating decision.

The Board denied service connection for right and left lower extremity peripheral nerve disorders, finding no evidence of a current disability related to active duty or exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's claims were based on presumed exposure to Agent Orange, but the VA examiner found no such evidence.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no service connection issues were decided.

The Veteran's initial claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for herpes was denied. However, the VA granted a compensable evaluation (10%) effective September 7, 2021.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral artery disease (PAD) as secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives and a need for an opinion from a hematologist/oncologist.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, including exposure to Agent Orange and secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that the November 2021 VA medical opinion is inadequate to decide the claim, as it did not adequately address the Veteran's lay assertions regarding his in-service sun exposure and post-service occupational sun exposure. The case is therefore being remanded for a new examination.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a right lower leg burn as there is no evidence of current disability during the appeal period.

The Board denied service connection for retinal spots of the eyes as there is no current disability found by VA examiners.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a spinal disorder has been dismissed as he requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for residuals of a cerebrovascular accident and peripheral vascular disease due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their relationship to service, specifically heart disease.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the Veteran died in December 2021, and his claims do not survive death.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination opinions and the destruction of service records. The Veteran's eye disability is being reviewed again for a new opinion on its relationship to service, including exposure to mustard gas.

The Veteran's atrial fibrillation with pacemaker is currently rated at 30 percent, effective December 1, 2020. The Board denied higher ratings for the period prior to April 3, 2015 and beginning July 1, 2015.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for anemia, finding that it was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The issue of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded.

The Veteran's death was determined to be in the line of duty, and he died from a central nervous system disorder with neurocognitive deficits. The appellant is granted DIC benefits for the period December 1, 2016, to July [REDACTED], 2017.

The Board has awarded service connection for T-cell lymphoma and remanded the issues of entitlement to a TDIU and s/p cholecystectomy. The Veteran's T-cell lymphoma is related to his military service, but further development is needed to address the etiology of his gallbladder removal.