Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the case due to open medical questions regarding the Veteran's left eye condition, and a new VA examination is needed.

The Board denied service connection for lupus erythematosus related diseases and tumid lupus erythematosus, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not present during or within one year after his active service and are not otherwise etiologically related to such service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's Paget's disease. Additional VA examination is needed from a rheumatologist.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's bilateral eye disorder. The VA needs to obtain additional evidence and provide an addendum opinion from a qualified examiner.

The Veteran's appeal regarding whether his dependent spouse, D., was properly removed from his VA disability compensation award is remanded due to conflicting information about the Veteran's marital status.

The Veteran's service-connected left middle finger amputation with arthritis and left ring finger limitation of motion disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, thus his TDIU claim is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected low back disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for residuals of a fever of undetermined origin is denied as the evidence does not show any additional disability beyond those already service-connected.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the breast reduction surgery was related to service-connected endometriosis and whether it is secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, which may have developed during service or as a result of secondary environmental exposures. A new medical opinion is required.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for breast cancer, finding that there is no direct link between her in-service exposure to chemicals at Fort McClellan and her current diagnosis of breast cancer. The evidence does not support a finding of continuity of symptomatology or a nexus to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's foot disabilities, including gout and calcaneal spurs, began during his ACDUTRA service or are otherwise related to that period of service.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant, through his authorized representative, requested to withdraw the appeal before a decision was made.

The Board has granted service connection for dyspareunia and dysmenorrhea, finding that the conditions began during active duty service and are currently present.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected left eye pterygium, including any findings related to scarring or disfigurement, conjunctivitis, etc. The Veteran seeks an increased rating for his service-connected left eye pterygium.

The Veteran's furunculosis is granted a 30 percent disability rating from December 11, 2012 to June 26, 2015. Service connection for optic neuritis and the need for further development on left shoulder condition and pineal mass are also addressed.

The Veteran's paresthesia of the ulnar nerve of the left hand was granted a rating of 30 percent since February 9, 2022.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examinations and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right hand disability. The claim will be reviewed again with new evidence and a proper examination.

The Veteran's daughter is denied payment of nonservice-connected pension with aid and attendance benefits due to lack of legal merit or entitlement under the law.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to procedural issues and the need for further review of the validity of the overpayment.