Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her varicose veins disabilities and TDIU are remanded due to outstanding medical records not being obtained.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding whether Gilbert's Disease, a congenital defect, was aggravated by service. The Veteran is required to undergo further examination and receive an opinion on this matter.

The Veteran's groin condition, which has been rated as a moderate muscle injury since September 13, 2022, is now rated at 10 percent effective April 5, 2016.

The Veteran's major neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is granted as service-connected, and he is also awarded SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance for his TBI residuals.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's employment and income, which is necessary for determining her eligibility for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left leg edema.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral cataracts, including whether they are related to service, particularly environmental exposures in the Gulf War such as burn pits and high intensity sunlight.

The Board denied service connection for cold injury residuals of the bilateral feet and hands due to a lack of evidence showing frostbite injuries during service, and found that the Veteran's current symptoms are not related to his in-service frostbite.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for additional development, including obtaining dental records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to errors in the initial decision and a need for clarification of his eligibility criteria for PCAFC benefits.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathies of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are found to be related to his in-service exposure to chemical solvents, including trichloroethylene (TCE), while working as a flight mechanic. Service connection is granted.

The appellant withdrew her appeal for entitlement to additional accrued benefits before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his right and left foot cold injury residuals have been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes. The Veteran also has no separate compensable rating for neurological symptoms in the lower extremities secondary to cold injury residuals.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board could make a decision, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's right hip replacement and revision are rated at 50 percent from August 1, 2017 to May 3, 2019. From May 3, 2019, the rating is increased to 90 percent. A separate noncompensable disability rating for leg length discrepancy prior to September 18, 2020 and a 20 percent rating thereafter are granted.

The Veteran's service-connected varicose veins have prevented her from securing and following substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for vocal cord cancer, finding that there was no evidence of a current or past diagnosis of the condition within one year of separation from active duty and that it is not related to in-service smoking.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations to determine the current nature and severity of his right hip disabilities, including whether he experiences flare-ups that affect range of motion.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a right big toe ulcer, finding that the Veteran did not develop additional disability due to VA treatment on July 12, 2019.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a clothing allowance for bilateral knee braces for calendar year 2019, and the Board dismissed the issue as a result.