Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's skin conditions, including actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma, are being remanded for further development due to the need for a medical opinion from a dermatologist regarding their etiology and relationship to herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for peripheral artery disease of the right and left legs due to in-service parachute jumps, as well as any relationship to his other service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right eye disability, including cataracts and coloboma. The VA examiner found that the Veteran's right eye disorders are not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his right and left elbow disabilities have been denied. The issues of entitlement to initial evaluations in excess of the assigned ratings are still pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the failure of VA to secure an MRI caused additional disability resulting from the right bicep tendon tear.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's skin condition may be related to service, including herbicide exposure. However, there is insufficient evidence in the current record to support this conclusion and further medical examination or opinion is needed.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for laryngitis from August 22, 2012 to November 1, 2017 was denied. The Veteran received a higher initial rating of 10 percent for the service-connected laryngitis from November 1, 2017 onwards.

The Veteran's dyspepsia (previously service-connected peptic ulcer disease) is rated at 20 percent, the maximum available under Diagnostic Code 7305.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's premature ventricular contraction (PVC) is not related to her service and therefore denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed skin condition and loss of testicles. The VA is required to obtain additional medical opinions from an oncologist or similar specialist.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's lung cancer, its relation to service, and its cause of death.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code due to her eligibility period expiring on February 5, 2018. The Board found that she was not eligible for an extension of her delimiting date beyond her 26th birthday.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate prior examinations and a need for a retrospective opinion that complies with Mitchell v. Shinseki requirements.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of overpayment of VA compensation benefits, but has also remanded the issue due to disputes regarding the creation and validity of the debt.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of herbicide exposure at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, and further development is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of various injuries due to procedural issues with the appeal process.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain SSA records and will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cold injuries of the lower left and right extremities with amputation due to inconsistencies in previous medical opinions. The case is being returned for further examination and opinion.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's residuals of a left hand middle finger laceration, finding that it was incurred during active duty training (ACDUTRA) and resolving all doubts in favor of the Veteran.