Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for multiple myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and Merkel cell carcinoma (secondary to multiple myeloma) due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran regarding his exposure to contaminated water from Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's right thumb condition and its relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's current lung condition and its relationship to his service. The claim for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma remains denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hoarseness, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his active duty service. The Board concluded that the Veteran's hoarseness began after service and was related to radiation treatment for thymoma.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy were dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to issuance of decisions.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for post-cholecystectomy syndrome was dismissed as she withdrew her appeal by sending a written Appeals Satisfaction Notice to the Board.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to ensure proper development of the Veteran's claim for service connection for emphysema due to exposure to fumes during service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer residuals, to include as due to exposure to herbicide agents. The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's colon cancer is related to his active service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for essential tremor, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of pre-existing essential tremor prior to service. The Board also found insufficient medical nexus between the essential tremor and any service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new opinion is needed regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's metastatic liver cancer.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim for further development, including providing the Veteran with appropriate VCAA notice and requesting updated employment history information. The Director of Compensation Service is to consider an extra-schedular TDIU rating based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, employment history, educational background, and other relevant factors.

The Veteran's son, C.B., is denied recognition as a helpless child due to insufficient evidence showing he was permanently incapable of self-support prior to his 18th birthday.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for further development regarding the Veteran's right hand disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's esophageal cancer was caused by his service-connected conditions or if VA failed to diagnose it in a timely manner, which could affect the cause of death determination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disability, including impairment of field vision, finding that it developed secondary to his pre-existing glaucoma.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lung disorder, finding that his condition did not have its onset in service and is not etiologically related to his service, including his in-service pneumonia, exposure to herbicide agents and/or exposure to asbestos.

The Veteran's appeal includes requests for an increased disability rating and an earlier effective date for the assignment of a 10 percent disability evaluation for stress fractures of the bilateral heels. Both issues are being remanded due to procedural deficiencies.

The appellant requested the appeal be withdrawn, and the Board has dismissed the case as a result.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased rating for the facial skin condition and TDIU due to lack of a medical opinion regarding the use of metronidazole.