Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board has granted service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during the Veteran's service in Korea.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma, including as a result of presumed herbicide agent exposure.

The Board denied a higher disability rating for TMJ syndrome, finding that the Veteran's condition does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU was dismissed due to her failure to submit the necessary VA Form 21-8940, which is required to substantiate her claim. Her appeal for basic eligibility to DEA benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, of the United States Code was also denied.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence to establish service connection for anaphylactic shock with hives, blackouts and unconsciousness or a left upper extremity disorder. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining clarification from an examiner regarding whether the Veteran can walk without assistance. The appeals are now pending and will be reconsidered after this additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability other than eczema, finding that there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents or any other incident related to his claimed condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left eye disability is not related to his active military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left eye disability other than dry eye syndrome, finding that there is no evidence of any current left eye disability related to his military service or diabetes.

The Board finds that there is a question of fact regarding whether an effective date prior to December 26, 2007, for the grant of DIC benefits is warranted. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for a TDIU, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for ulcerative colitis and myocardial infarction due to a lack of an opinion addressing exposure to burn pits. A new VA examination is required.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient rationale in the previous VA examination regarding the Veteran's oropharyngeal cancer and exposure to burn pits. The claim will be reviewed again with a new opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue as related to exposure to herbicide agents. A new addendum medical opinion is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for mixed urinary incontinence but has remanded the issue of service connection for a genitourinary disability, other than urinary incontinence (including pyelonephritis, frequent UTIs and dyspareunia).

The Board has decided to remand the claims for unspecified right eye condition and liver disease due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The claims must be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for a circulatory disability of the right lower extremity, claimed as varicose veins and peripheral artery disease. The VA examiner is to provide an opinion on the etiology of any right lower extremity disability found during or contemporary to the pendency of the claim.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for left foot disability, which he contends resulted from a VA medical treatment in August 2015. The Board has ordered remand to obtain informed consent and conduct a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for cubital tunnel syndrome is denied due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between the condition and military service.,The Board has also determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for Raynaud's syndrome requires additional development as the provided VA examination did not consider all relevant evidence, including the Veteran's lay statements regarding her symptoms.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for an addendum medical opinion regarding whether the August 2013 urinary catheter placement resulted in an additional disability and if such disability was caused by VA fault.