Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for intervertebral disc syndrome of the spine is being remanded due to a lack of recent medical examination and evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for further medical examination regarding the Veteran's dental condition, which may be related to service or exposure to contaminants at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for pulmonary fibrosis and idiopathic interstitial lung disease, finding that these conditions are related to exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for urinary frequency is denied. The Veteran's facial rash and upper torso lipomas are each granted an increased rating of 30 percent, but the Veteran's upper torso lipomas since June 3, 2022, are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's lipedema is related to his military service.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death due to cancer, finding that there was no medical evidence linking the Veteran's cancer to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's bilateral eye condition and his active service.

The Veteran's duodenal ulcer prior to December 19, 2019 is rated at 20 percent and not higher. From December 19, 2019, the rating remains at 40 percent.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board could make a decision on service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions in a previous VA examination, and additional development is required.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for spondylolisthesis and back pain, finding that mechanical stress from training during service led to these conditions.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) and ratings in excess of 20 percent for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) of the upper extremities are denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of active disease or recurrence, and the residuals were rated based on mild incomplete paralysis.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's passing, and no further action can be taken on this case.

The Board found that the Veteran's essential tremor (tremors disorder) was not incurred in or aggravated by service and could not be presumed to have been incurred due to exposure to herbicides. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's ischemic colitis, finding that it is proximately due to his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for the claims of service connection for residuals of blood transfusions and osteoporosis of the left foot, as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II. The Board dismisses these claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including requesting FMLA records and completing a VA Form 21-8940. The Veteran's TDIU claim is not moot due to his current combined rating of 100%.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left eye disability due to insufficient evidence in previous examinations and conflicting medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the matter of whether a waiver is warranted for recovery of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation benefits in the amount of $2,527 paid to the Veteran after his death. The decision will be reconsidered with additional information and review.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further verification regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during service. The appellant must be notified if the requested information cannot be verified.