Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's former spouse (M) was removed from his VA compensation award effective May 1, 2010. The current spouse (C) was added to the Veteran's VA compensation award effective August 14, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left arm disability, skin disability of the left hand, and prostate disability due to VA not having obtained all relevant treatment records and failing to comply with prior remand orders.

The Veteran's appeal for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's appeal for clothing allowances was withdrawn by his representative before the Board could make a decision. As a result, the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's Graves' disease and related ophthalmopathy have been granted service connection based on presumed exposure to Agent Orange during active duty.,Graves' disease is now considered a presumptive condition associated with Agent Orange exposure, while Graves' ophthalmopathy is also linked to the same exposure.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for scleritis and PTSD were denied. The Board found that the Veteran's scleritis did not meet criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent, while her PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to November 26, 2010.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient compliance with previous remands and failure to address certain documents. The Veteran's claim for service connection for colorectal cancer, linked to herbicide agent exposure, is now pending again.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board found that the Veteran's Substantive Appeal was not timely filed in response to a March 2018 Statement of the Case, and thus denied the appeal regarding timeliness.

The Veteran's esophageal cancer is found to be at least as likely as not related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange, and service connection for the condition is granted.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Veteran's right thumb disability was restored to a 30 percent rating, effective April 1, 2016. A higher rating is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to concerns raised by a Joint Motion for Partial Remand (JMPR). The JMPR noted that the Board did not make any findings as to whether an examination would be required to determine whether the Veteran's service directly caused or related to his throat cancer, including his reports of throat trouble in service and at separation. The case is now remanded for a VA addendum opinion.

The Veteran's acrochordon, rated at zero percent, is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating due to lack of disfigurement or painful/ unstable scars.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's tetraplegia, as well as the current severity of his PTSD and migraine headaches. The issues of service connection for tetraplegia secondary to PTSD, increased ratings for PTSD, and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance are being remanded.

The Veteran's liver condition, including unexplained liver disease and liver dysfunction, is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine if it is related to service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied higher ratings for limitation of motion in the right long finger, ring finger, and little finger due to lack of ankylosis or functional equivalent of amputation.

The Veteran's ulcerated septum of the nose is granted a 10 percent rating from May 15, 2006. The Board found that his symptoms have resulted in complete obstruction of one nasal passage and thus meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating under DC 6502.

The Veteran's hair loss is not considered a disability for VA purposes, and therefore service connection for hair loss is denied.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.