Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right thigh disability did not begin during active service and is not otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury or disease. Therefore, the claim for service connection for a right thigh disability is denied.

The Board has determined that the VA's procedures for contested claims have not been fully followed, and thus the matter is being remanded to ensure compliance with these procedures.

The Veteran's aortic abdominal aneurysm is granted as secondary to his service-connected Marfan syndrome and hypertension.,His preexisting Marfan syndrome is also granted, with the Board finding that it was aggravated by his active duty service.

The Veteran's left hip disability has been rated at 50 percent since December 7, 2021. The right hip disabilities have not met the criteria for a compensable rating.,For the period prior to December 7, 2021, the Veteran was granted a 50 percent disability rating for his left hip disability. For the period from December 7, 2021, the Veteran's left hip disability has not met the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate rationale in the previous addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's neck condition is aggravated by his service-connected right shoulder disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death, metastatic colon cancer, is at least as likely as not related to his service-connected asbestos exposure. As such, the criteria for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death have been met.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right-hand arthritis, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by his military service and did not manifest within one year of separation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a throat condition, to include pharyngitis, finding that there was no evidence linking his current throat issues to his military service or any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's cause of death, listed as malignant neoplasm of the larynx on his death certificate, is being remanded for further development to determine if service connection can be established. The issue also includes verifying whether the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's adult child is seeking reimbursement for expenses related to her deceased spouse's last sickness and burial. The Board finds that remand is necessary to determine the amount of accrued benefits.

The Board has decided that the issue of service connection for left eye disability is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's left eye disability was caused or aggravated by his service-connected epilepsy.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions, including skin disorders and respiratory issues. The Board has ordered additional development to clarify the nature of his service-connected conditions and their relationship to Gulf War exposure.

The Veteran's knee disabilities have been rated based on their current functional limitations. The right and left knees are each rated at 20 percent for limitation of flexion, with no higher ratings due to additional factors like instability or subluxation. The rating is denied as the medical evidence does not support a higher rating for any issue.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for memory problems, finding that his current diagnosis of unspecified depressive disorder already compensates for any separate memory issues.

The Veteran received emergency medical treatment for rectal bleeding and abdominal pain at Stanford Medical Center on April 7, 2006. The Board found that the condition was severe enough to warrant immediate attention due to significant rectal bleeding, which placed his health in serious jeopardy. As a result, payment or reimbursement for these services is granted.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for diverticulosis, as secondary to service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), due to inadequate opinion in a previous VA examination.

The Veteran has withdrawn all her appeals, including the one for service connection for ringing and discomfort in the right ear.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to unclear information about the number of UTA periods for which the Veteran received military pay during FY 2015, and to recalculate any overpayment. The Veteran will also be given an opportunity to waive or return any military pay he received during this period.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate opinion from a VA examiner regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral eye disorder. The claim will be reviewed with additional examination and consideration.