Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's neurogenic bowel disorder is rated at 100 percent, and he is granted SMC at the (r)(1) level for needing regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pneumonia residuals was denied in a September 1956 rating decision. The Board found no CUE and denied the request to revise this decision.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include schizoaffective disorder, is etiologically related to mental health symptoms in service and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received since the previous decisions, warranting readjudication of the Veteran's claims for service connection for a genitourinary disability and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a urinary disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination regarding the etiology of the Veteran's insomnia disorder. The examiner is asked to reconcile the conflicting opinions and provide a new opinion on whether the condition was incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including an updated VA examination and consideration of extraschedular rating and SMC for loss of use of the right hand. The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for her service-connected right little finger disability is also referred to VA's Director of Compensation Service.

The Board finds that additional development is required prior to appellate adjudication due to conflicting medical records and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's TMJ disability is rated at a 20 percent rating for the entire initial rating period on appeal, effective March 10, 2017.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lung condition, finding that the evidence did not support a link between his current lung condition and his active duty service or exposure to asbestos. The Board noted that there was no indication of asbestosis or asbestos-related illness in the Veteran's medical records, and that his symptoms began after he left military service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected right eye disability, which is currently rated as 30 percent disabling, has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on anatomical loss of the right eye or severe bilateral vision impairment.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU due to inadequate opinions in the VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection for restless leg syndrome, which he contends was aggravated by his service-connected lumbar spine condition and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current lung conditions and his service, including a gas mask incident and pneumonia during service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for alcohol abuse and TDIU due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded due to insufficient medical opinions and a need for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, nightmare disorder, and insomnia disorder due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or related to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of left foot arch condition, right foot condition, and neck condition due to withdrawal requests. The claim for a compensable rating for surgical scars on the right knee was denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer was pending at the time of his death, but no accrued benefits are owed as he did not qualify as a child to whom such benefits could be paid.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development of evidence, specifically the need for VA orthopedic, neurological, and muscle injuries examinations by appropriately qualified medical doctors.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, so the case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for a right elbow disability. The claim is denied as there is no clear and unmistakable evidence that the pre-existing condition was aggravated by service.