Other conditions decisions — 2022

The appeal for service connection for leukemia was dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left elbow strain with limitation of flexion of the forearm was denied. A separate rating for left forearm supination and pronation impairment prior to March 7, 2016 is also denied.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for blowout fracture residuals of the left orbit with diplopia and bilateral cataracts is denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6090-6066.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for muscle and joint pain, finding that there is no evidence of a separate disability other than fibromyalgia. The Veteran was already service-connected for fibromyalgia.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding herbicide agent exposure, specifically handling of contaminated matting.

The Veteran's loss of teeth is being remanded for further development and an opinion to address the relationship between his active military service, including multiple Le Fort II Type Fractures, right side postoperative, jaw facial nerve damage, and jaw fracture (upper jaw maxilla), and his current dental condition.

The Board has determined that there is no current disability for VA purposes, and thus the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability for compensation purposes, claimed as tooth root problems, is denied.

The Board has ordered another attempt to obtain the Veteran's service dental records, including all records of the reported wisdom tooth removal surgery during basic training. A VA examination is also required to address the TMJ issue on appeal.

The Veteran's death was due to service-connected disabilities, and the Appellant is already receiving the maximum monthly DIC payment for which she is entitled under VA's laws and regulations.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to lack of evidence showing a heart condition in service or within one year of separation.,The Veteran's myocardial infarction was not related to any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's lupus erythematosus was granted a 100% rating effective October 27, 2010.,Effective November 2, 2021, the Veteran is entitled to SMC at the housebound rate due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a neck disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition did not have onset during her active duty and was not related to any in-service injury or disease.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disability and remanded the issue of secondary service connection for essential tremors.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pterygium, dry eye syndrome, and photophobia are granted a 10 percent disability rating effective October 24, 2016.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatic steatosis, finding that there was no evidence linking his condition to military service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Board also noted that the Veteran had other conditions (diabetes mellitus) which could have contributed to his liver disorder.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for thrombophlebitis of the bilateral lower extremities, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current condition and active service or any incident of service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an eye condition (other than corneal degeneration arcus senilis), to include pinguecula, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability other than his already service-connected corneal degeneration arcus senilis.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for residual recurrent epididymitis status post vasectomy is remanded due to the need for additional private treatment records.

The Veteran's child, C.L., was not recognized as a dependent based on school attendance due to the late submission of the claim within one year of her eighteenth birthday and commencement of her course of instruction. The effective date for additional compensation benefits is determined under VA regulations.