Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for service connection for constipation, tonsilitis (claimed as hoarseness), and scoliosis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a pulmonary disorder and a sleep disorder due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and providing addendum opinions on the nature of the Veteran's symptoms and disorders.

The Board has ordered a remand for the Veteran's hip disability claims due to inadequate medical opinions and need for additional examination.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for a prostate condition due to an incomplete examination and need for clarification on the Veteran's history during service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for cold injuries to both feet and hands due to inadequate findings in previous examinations. The Veteran's history of Raynaud's phenomenon is not addressed, and a new examination is required.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's lymphoma and his military service, including exposure to burn pits and other environmental hazards.

The Board denied service connection for hair loss as the Veteran's male pattern baldness is not a disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Board has determined that the debt for overpayment in the amount of $954.52 for education benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill is valid and remanded to obtain additional evidence regarding the Veteran's military transcripts. The waiver request for an overpayment in the amount of $954.42 for education benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill is also remanded.

The Veteran's right eye cataracts and amblyopia are currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under VA regulations. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted based on the current evidence.

The Board granted a 60 percent rating for left forearm musculocutaneous nerve damage from July 5, 2017. Prior to this date, the Veteran's condition was rated at 30 percent.

The Board denied service connection for gallbladder removal and respiratory disorder, finding that the disabilities are not related to service or due to an undiagnosed illness. The VA examinations provided opinions against the claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate statement of reasons or bases for denying service connection for residuals of colon cancer. The claim will be reviewed with a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's condition, specifically whether it is related to his exposure at Camp Lejeune during service.

The Veteran's spondylolisthesis, L-5, is rated at 50 percent and the Board finds that an extraschedular rating is not warranted.,For the entire period on appeal, the Veteran's service-connected spondylolisthesis, L-5, prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a TDIU for this purpose.,Beginning May 19, 2010, the Veteran is eligible for SMC at the housebound rate due to his service-connected spondylolisthesis, L-5, and other disabilities independently ratable at least 60 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's blood clots and his military service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board has granted service connection for bronchiectasis, finding that the condition had its onset during active duty in Vietnam. The TDIU claim is remanded as part of this decision.

The appeal is dismissed because the appellant died before a decision could be made, and no one eligible for substitution has filed to take their place.

The Board found that the appellant's bad conduct discharge was issued due to willful and persistent misconduct, which constitutes a bar to VA benefits. The appeal is denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial compensable rating for the service-connected left testicle varicocele, and the appeal is dismissed.