Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's bilateral dry eye syndrome with posterior blepharitis has been rated as a minimum of 10 percent, but no higher. The disability is evaluated by analogy to active conjunctivitis (Diagnostic Code 6018).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination and remand directives not being addressed. The Veteran's claim for service connection for appendectomy residuals will be reconsidered.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for deformity of the penis, finding that it is not related to in-service surgery for blood clot in his leg.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's current residuals of a head injury and stroke are related to his in-service injuries.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to exposure to Camp Lejeune contaminated water, finding that there was no evidence linking the Veteran's cholangiocarcinoma to his military service or exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has granted service connection for monomelic amyotrophy as a variant of ALS, but denied service connection for myelopathy.

The Veteran's biological daughter does not have spina bifida other than spina bifida occulta, and her mother is not a Vietnam Veteran. Therefore, the claim for benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1805 or § 1815 is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for acoustic neuroma of the left ear and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in previous medical opinions regarding the Veteran's bilateral eye disability and its relation to service.

The Veteran's loss of sense of smell is denied as not related to service, including exposure to herbicides. The Board finds the VA examiner's opinion highly probative and concludes that the Veteran's anosmia is less likely than not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus or diabetic retinopathy.

The appeal concerning the left groin/buttock nerve condition was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The appeal for TDIU benefits prior to August 13, 2012 is remanded due to the failure of the VA Regional Office to obtain a medical opinion addressing the impact of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities on his employability in the specified timeframes. The Board will adjudicate the appeal based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for a left foot disability must be remanded due to the need for updated VA medical records and a new examination.

The Board denied the veteran's eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation benefits due to his military service being terminated by discharge under other than honorable conditions.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain information about when the Veteran became gainfully employed in mid-2018, as this is necessary for a determination of TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for fatigue and anemia, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to her already service-connected conditions (PTSD and GERD), and did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to Persian Gulf War exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral feet condition, including onychomycosis and epidermophytosis, finding that there was no evidence of aggravation during service. The pre-existing condition was deemed to have been clearly and unmistakably not aggravated.

The Board has decided to remand the cases due to ambiguity in the 2016 VA examination regarding arthritis and its impact on the Veteran's right ring and small fingers. The decision also mentions that there is a need for clarification through a new examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate development and requests for a VA medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any current skin disability, including whether it is related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left eye disability, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury and that his current condition is not related to active duty.