Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder, finding that his sleep impairment is related to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and the need to obtain missing records, including informed consent forms.

The appellant withdrew his appeal for TDIU, stating he was satisfied with the current rating and did not wish to pursue any other claims.

The Board has granted service connection for a disability manifested by recurrent right foot pain and a disability manifested by recurrent left foot pain, finding that the Veteran's reported symptoms during service are related to his current conditions.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma, seborrheic keratosis, and actinic keratosis are being remanded for further evaluation due to inadequate opinions in the record regarding their relationship to service, including herbicide exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and clarification regarding the use of clindamycin in treatment and its appropriateness given the Veteran's history, as well as whether the large intestine resection was a reasonably foreseeable outcome.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current inguinal groin pain, bilateral hydroceles, and left scrotal cyst are not related to his military service. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or disease leading to these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for recognition of his current spouse, P.R., as a dependent for the payment of additional benefits based on dependency status is denied. The earliest relevant date is December 28, 2015, when VA was notified of P.R.'s existence.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral foot condition, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing pes planus did not worsen during his military service and there is no evidence of aggravation beyond its natural progression.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 40 percent for IVDS with DJD/DDD, spinal stenosis and bilateral neural foraminal narrowing from August 10, 2016 to the present.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's colon cancer, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his active duty service and his condition. The Board also found that exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune did not cause his colon cancer.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral lower extremity, upper extremity, and ear disabilities due to cold injury residuals. The decision is based on the Veteran's lay statements and a private medical opinion supporting his claims.

The Veteran's cause of death, adenoid cystic carcinoma with metastatic disease to the liver, lungs, and bones, is found to be related to his active duty service due to exposure to Agent Orange. The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.,Service connection for a lung disability and sleep disordered breathing are denied. The Veteran's insomnia is granted as secondary to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD with schizophrenic episodes).,The Veteran's right hip disability and right testicular disability are remanded.

The appeal for payment of the cost of non-VA beneficiary travel expenses provided on November 16, 2020, is dismissed as the claim was administratively approved.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the decision to withhold drill pay and drill pay adjustments.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits was denied due to the VA finding he does not require personal care services. The Board has decided this case is remanded as the incorrect legal standard was applied in denying eligibility.

The Veteran's left eye disabilities, including surgical atrophy/pupil ectopia and corneal transplant, are granted with increased ratings. The highest allowable rating for visual impairment is provided.

The Veteran's appeal for payment of medical expenses from BCFR on April 6, 2019 is denied because the record does not establish that all claims and remedies against her private insurance were exhausted.

The Veteran's benefits were not increased due to the Appellant's income and expenses, as the $2,000 apportionment award meets her reported needs.