Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's former spouse was removed from his VA compensation award effective July 1, 1998. The Veteran's current spouse was added to the award as of June 1, 2002. The portion of the debt created from June 1, 2002, to October 22, 2009, is invalid and the appeal is granted for that portion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for venereal disease, to include syphilis and residuals of syphilis, as well as a blood disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral heel spurs, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between the condition and his military service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder diagnosed as unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder and alcohol use disorder is granted, while the issue of service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma is related to service, specifically presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his time in Vietnam.

The Board dismissed the issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim for cervical dysplasia. The right hip pain claim was granted, but the service connection for a bilateral foot disorder (bunions and hammertoe) is remanded due to insufficient evidence. The right hip disorder claim is also remanded as it requires further examination.

The Board has decided that the pending claim of recognizing the Veteran's spouse and stepchildren as dependents for VA purposes should be adjudicated again, including any request for substitution.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's postural tremors of the left hand and right upper extremities, finding that they did not meet the criteria for a rating greater than 30 percent or 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 8615.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's esophageal cancer is related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. A new advisory opinion from a subject matter expert is needed.

The Veteran requested to withdraw her appeal regarding a clothing allowance for pain cream in the 2015 calendar year, and the VA received this request prior to making a decision. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient attempts to obtain records related to discharge upgrade applications made by the Appellant.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and no service connection issues were decided.

The Veteran's impairment of sphincter control with fecal incontinence is rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating. The Veteran was granted TDIU from May 3, 2018 to April 9, 2019.

The Veteran's gout was granted a 40 percent disability rating for the entire appeal period, based on incapacitating exacerbations occurring three or more times each year.

The Veteran's hyperhidrosis is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, but not higher. The condition affects the armpits and causes soaking of exposed areas like shirts.

The Veteran's service-connected adult onset fluency disorder (previously diagnosed as stuttering condition) is granted with a 30 percent evaluation, effective from April 18, 1984.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left lower extremity venous stasis ulcers and thrombophlebitis due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran contends that his conditions are related to a crush injury sustained in an in-service motor vehicle accident, as well as alcohol abuse.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left-hand disorder, finding that there was no in-service injury or diagnosis and no evidence of continuity of symptoms. The current condition is not related to service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for pneumonia was denied, while his right great toe hallux rigidus received a compensable rating of 10 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of residuals of breast cancer due to inadequate medical opinion and need for further development.