Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a front tooth split due to dental trauma is denied as he does not have a current disability that meets the criteria for compensation purposes.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of information about the Veteran's education, skills, and training. The claim for TDIU will be returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, on an extraschedular basis prior to November 12, 2015, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records from the Social Security Administration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for mitral valve prolapse, heart murmur, sleep apnea, and high blood pressure due to potential pre-existing conditions and aggravation during service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions on a direct basis.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected left 5th phalanx fracture and to provide an opinion regarding the etiology of his hammertoe condition.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his right knee degenerative joint disease with limitation of extension prior to April 29, 2015 was denied. A separate 10% rating is granted for the flexion issue from July 9, 2013 through April 28, 2015. The Veteran's medial meniscus tear is rated at 30% effective from July 9, 2013 through April 28, 2015.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new one is needed to determine if the Veteran's current testicular injury residuals are related to his in-service injury.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of a fracture of the left femur with one inch shortening and lateral bowing is granted, and he is assigned a 30 percent disability rating. The TDIU claim is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right lower leg disability, which is related to an injury in service. The claim will be reviewed again with a new VA examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for benign prostatic hypertrophy, finding no evidence that the condition began during or was otherwise related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with contacting the Veteran and obtaining updated VA treatment records. The claim will be reviewed again after these are obtained.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the increased 40 percent evaluation of his service-connected L4 compression fracture disability is denied as he was provided a more than one month later effective date based on the date of claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient clarification of the severity of the Veteran's right second toe injury residuals, specifically regarding whether it causes the functional equivalent of amputation or loss of use of the foot.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's glioblastoma and its relation to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The case also requires a new opinion on whether the Veteran's glioblastoma is related to herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran is granted a disability rating of 20 percent for epidermal inclusion cysts of the scrotal area, effective October 2, 2013.

The appeal for service connection of a left eye disability is dismissed. The case is remanded to determine if the Veteran has a current disability related to positive cardiolipin microflocculation lab results in service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's right hip disorder, and a new VA examination is required.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during service, specifically whether he was aboard the USS Newport News within 12 nautical miles of Vietnam shores. The claim is reopened based on new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of whether a TDIU is warranted based on service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's combined rating does not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU, but may be eligible for an extra-schedular TDIU if unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right hip limitation of flexion and extension are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.