Other conditions decisions — 2022

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no further action can be taken on this case.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision can be made.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to deficiencies in the medical opinions provided, and additional evidence is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and DIC based on the cause of death due to this condition, which is presumed to be related to exposure to herbicide agents during active service. The Veteran's immediate cause of death was oral squamous cell carcinoma.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for cause of death and remanded it due to new evidence. The DIC benefits under § 1318 are also remanded.

The Veteran's right trigeminal neuralgia is being remanded for a VA examination to determine the current severity of his disability. The TDIU claim is also being remanded due to its inextricability with the increased rating claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate August 2015 VA respiratory examination, and a new addendum opinion is required to address the Veteran's service medical records showing calcified granuloma in his left upper lung.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck condition, right foot condition, and left foot condition due to insufficient consideration of certain evidence in the decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her service-connected lumbar spine and left thumb disabilities are being remanded due to deficiencies in the prior VA examinations. Additional examination is needed to assess the severity of these conditions, including range of motion, flare-ups, and functional loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, including rectal bleeding, finding that there was no evidence of an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness during his service. The Board also found that any related complaints were more likely secondary to hemorrhoids rather than colon cancer.

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance in 2016 was denied due to the application not being filed before the deadline. The decision is remanded to obtain additional records and clarify the Veteran's eligibility.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in a previous VA examination and because DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is contingent on service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's deviated septum resulted in nasal obstruction that more nearly approximated at least 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passages on both sides, and a 10% rating for this condition is granted prior to September 8, 2021.

The Veteran's right heel pressure wound residuals with ulcer and callous are being remanded for further evaluation due to incomplete medical records.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for facial pain and increased evaluation for TMJ due to insufficient evidence or need for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient rationale in the VA examiner's opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right foot disorder and secondary service connection.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and no jurisdiction remains for the Board to consider the merits of the case.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse, finding that she was not married to him at the time of his death and thus did not meet the eligibility criteria.

The Veteran's service-connected right and left Achilles tendonitis are currently rated at 10% each, but the Board finds that there is no evidence of marked limitation of motion to warrant a higher rating. The current ratings adequately reflect the severity of the disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for Social Phobia and Alcohol Use Disorder, finding that these conditions are proximately due to or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The issue of an increased rating for Tinea Versicolor with Pseudofolliculitis Barbae is remanded.