Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's skin condition, including chloracne, has been granted service connection.,The Veteran's vision condition is remanded for further development and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development regarding the Veteran's exposure to ionizing radiation during service, including a dose estimate and an examination to determine the nature and etiology of his multiple myeloma.

The Board has remanded the claims for a right eye disability, left leg disability, and right leg disability due to additional development being required.

The Board has granted service connection for right ulnar nerve damage and a right-hand old boxer fracture, finding that the onset of these conditions occurred during active service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange and the relationship between his heart condition, specifically atrial fibrillation, and service. The AOJ is instructed to verify the Veteran's in-service exposure to herbicide agents and obtain a medical opinion on the etiology of his heart condition.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance as it was granted in a March 2022 rating decision.

The Veteran's Barrett's esophagus is found to be directly related to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death, and no further action can be taken on this case.

The Board has determined that there was substantial compliance with the remand and thus the appeal must be remanded again due to inadequate VA examination. The Veteran's respiratory disorders, including emphysema and multiple spontaneous pneumothorax, are being reviewed for potential service connection based on in-service asbestos exposure.

The appeal for an apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits is dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding service connection for osteoporosis of the spine, leaving no issues for further consideration.

The Board has determined that the procedural and due process rights of both parties have not been fully completed, and additional development is required to ensure proper consideration of all evidence. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Veteran's challenges to the validity of her overpayment amount and its creation are remanded due to ambiguity in her service dates and TAs.

The Veteran's gout has been productive of severely incapacitating exacerbations occurring four or more times a year, warranting a 60 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's child, R.B., was found to be permanently incapable of self-support prior to the age of 18 due to disabilities including ADHD and other mental health conditions. The Board granted recognition as a helpless child.

The Board has granted a higher initial rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's RIGHT lower extremity meralgia paresthetica of the femoral nerve, effective January 12, 2015.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his myofascial tenderness of left foot, status post fracture of the fourth and fifth metatarsals is remanded due to uncertainty in attributing symptoms solely to this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and addenda, requiring a new opinion from an appropriate clinician regarding VA's diagnosis and treatment of the Veteran's breast cancer.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination to determine if the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for cause of death and dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 due to the appellant's death.