Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board has denied service connection for endometriosis, residuals of a hysterectomy, and benign intestinal neoplasm due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. Service connection is remanded for an autoimmune disease (rheumatoid arthritis).

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a bilateral eye disability, including chalazion of the right eyelid, has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for adding the Veteran's current spouse to his VA compensation award, ruling that the earliest possible effective date is April 4, 2018.

The Veteran's appeal for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of lithium intoxication is granted due to negligence on the part of his treating physician who prescribed him lithium without discussing potential risks and signs/symptoms of toxicity.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for dry eye syndrome and superficial punctate keratitis with a history of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis, finding that the impairments were caused by nonservice-connected eye disabilities.

The Veteran's abdominal disorder claim is denied.,A 10 percent rating for left hip limitation of extension is granted, subject to the laws and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits. The issue of service connection for a left leg disorder and bilateral pelvic disorders remains pending and requires further examination.,Service connection for a left leg disorder and bilateral pelvic disorders are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and unclear medical opinions. The Veteran's left eye disorder is being reviewed for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with previous remand instructions regarding the nature and etiology of any diagnosed left eye conditions. The examiner is asked to provide an addendum opinion addressing whether the Veteran's left eye disorders are congenital, if they pre-existed service, and if they were aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's service-connected duodenal ulcer and residuals of a fracture of the right third toe did not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to August 20, 2019. Therefore, his claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding whether the Veteran had ischemic heart disease at the time of his death, which could affect service connection for the cause of his death.

The Veteran's respiratory condition manifested by restrictive impairment is granted as secondary to his service-connected eating disorder, while the Veteran's emphysema is denied. The Veteran also received a 30% rating for his left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Board has granted service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, specifically gastric ulcer with gastritis, finding that it was present during service and not due to intercurrent causes.

The Veteran's left foot disability, which includes degenerative arthrosis and a first metatarsal-tarsal joint issue, is granted with a 30% evaluation prior to February 6, 2020.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to obtain VA education benefits application from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chest pain with muscle spasm and as residual to a cardiac condition, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or functional impairment due to these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, claimed as chronic foot infections, finding no evidence of an infectious skin condition and noting that the symptoms are related to pernio (cold injury).

The Board denied the appellant's claim for nonservice-connected survivor pension benefits prior to January 1, 2019 due to her excessive net worth which served as a bar to receiving these benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current right leg disability etiologically related to his active service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's right eye disability, including conjunctivitis and corneal opacity, are related to his active duty service. The examiner must also provide an opinion on whether any diagnosed refractive error (myopia and astigmatism) was aggravated or subject to superimposed injury during service.