Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded several service connection claims for a back disability, neck disability, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, and foot/pain/hand disabilities due to the need for further examination and development of the record.

The Veteran's cause of death was not service-connected, as his oropharyngeal cancer is not related to his military service.,Special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance was denied due to lack of service-connected disability requiring such assistance.

The Veteran's bilateral deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is granted with an initial disability rating of 20 percent, but no higher, for both legs prior to April 6, 2021. The appeal is denied for ratings in excess of 20 percent since that date.

The Board denied the reopening of the claim for service connection for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as new and material evidence was not received, despite the Veteran alleging exposure to depleted uranium during service.

The Veteran's B-cell lymphoma is presumed to be related to herbicide agent exposure during service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, specifically other specified trauma- and stressor-related disorder, related to his active military service. The appeal was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his request for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence submitted by both parties and issues with communication. The Veteran's apportionment amount of VA compensation benefits is being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and requests that the AOJ consider whether evaluation of the Veteran's disability under other Diagnostic Codes is appropriate, including DC 7832 for loss of sweat glands.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for a skin disability, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The Veteran's presence at the Palomares cleanup is acknowledged, and further development is needed to determine if his current skin disabilities are related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional medical opinions from non-VA affiliated experts specializing in malignancies of the brain. The Veteran's claims file will be forwarded to an independent examiner who must determine if his glioma brain tumor is related to his active duty, specifically herbicide exposure.

The Board has found the previous VA examination inadequate and remands the case for a new examination to determine if the Veteran's macular degeneration is related to his service, including in-service herbicide exposure, and whether it is proximately due or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to errors in previous decisions regarding SMC and TDIU.

The Veteran's neurocardiogenic syncope is found to be related to his in-service head trauma, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for intermittent atrial fibrillation is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of her service-connected heart disability.

The Veteran's left index finger fracture residuals and recurrent ingrown toenail are granted a 10% evaluation. The previously denied claims for service connection are reopened.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding divorce proceedings records that could provide information about the appellant's living situation with the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for payment of unauthorized non-VA medical services provided between September 2006 and May 2007, June 2007 to August 2008, and March 30, 2010 due to incomplete records. The AOJ is instructed to obtain the necessary authorization/release from the Veteran for Mount Grant General Hospital's treatment records and request them. They are also directed to provide a medical opinion regarding the emergency nature of the July 2007 care at Mount Grant General Hospital and when the condition was stabilized enough for transfer.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his bilateral hip conditions are being remanded due to the addition of new VA treatment records since the July 2020 SSOC.

The Board has granted service connection for small bowel cancer and cancer of mesenteric lymph node, both linked to exposure to contaminated water at Camp LeJeune.