Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of stomach ulcers, and the Board dismissed it.

The Board denied an increased rating for dysthymic disorder, finding the evidence against a higher than 50 percent rating due to the Veteran's symptoms not meeting criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether CML is related to active service, including from benzene exposure from the use of petroleum agents in spraying herbicide agents. The Veteran's claim for presumptive service connection based on Agent Orange exposure remains intact.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's arteriovenous malformation.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and no jurisdiction remains for the Board to consider the merits of the case.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for left hip disability with limitation of abduction and flexion from May 17, 2019 is denied. The highest rating available under the applicable diagnostic codes (DC) was already provided.

The Board has determined that the Appellant's claim for survivor's pension is not ready for adjudication due to incomplete information regarding her income and net worth. The AOJ needs to gather additional information about her home sale in 2016, remarrying in 2021, and any other relevant financial details before making a decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's HIV-related illness began during his active service and grants the claim for service connection.

The appellant's claim to be recognized as the surviving spouse for purposes of dependency and indemnity compensation, death pension, and accrued benefits is denied due to her remarriage at age 42 after turning 57.

The Veteran's left eye pterygium was rated at a noncompensable disability rating from March 24, 2010, to January 19, 2021. The Board granted a 10 percent rating for this period.,From January 20, 2021, the Veteran's left eye pterygium, right eye pinguecula, and bilateral cataracts were rated at a 40 percent disability rating.

The Board has granted service connection for spinal cerebellar ataxia due to Agent Orange exposure and the cause of death attributed to this condition. The claim is also granted for reopening a previous claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right foot heel spurs and TDIU prior to July 21, 2016 due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right foot heel spurs. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal as his VA Form 9 was not timely filed, and thus the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for a left hip disability and has also granted service connection for this condition. However, the Veteran's claim for service connection for left lower extremity neurologic impairment is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right leg disability, including degenerative joint disease and a torn lateral meniscus, finding that it is proximately due to her already service-connected left knee disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tonsillar cancer, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his presumed exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during his active duty.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected vocal cord disorder and allergies are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and an examination to assess the current severity of these conditions, including the effects of medication.

The appeals for service connection for loss of use of both hands and feet due to Agent Orange exposure have been dismissed as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the case is closed without prejudice.

The Veteran's current neurocognitive disorder, including dementia and Alzheimer's Disease, is related to his active service. The Board has granted service connection for this condition.