Other conditions decisions — 2023

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board denied service connection for conjunctival melanosis and melanosis oculi, finding no evidence of a nexus to active service.

The Veteran's left achilles tendonitis is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted. The Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of a twin size adjustable bed through the FMP is granted, as it was medically necessary for his service-connected Crohn's disease and post-liver transplant.

The Veteran's vein disorder of the bilateral lower extremities was not shown in service and is not causally or etiologically related to service. The Board denied her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's right great toe disability is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board has remanded for further development regarding entitlement to a TDIU.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for educational assistance benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 1606). The Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for low testosterone as it is not considered a disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Board has remanded the cases for clarification on the severity of the Veteran's service-connected skin condition and whether hydrocortisone cream treatment can pass into the bloodstream.

The appeal was dismissed because the Veteran's authorized representative requested withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues with previous decisions and a need for further development, including obtaining VA records and conducting an examination.

The Board has determined that the VA examination opinions are inadequate for determining service connection and remands the case for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for service-connected chronic prostatitis was denied, and his TDIU claim was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV) Type I/II, finding that there was no evidence to support a positive association with service and thus it would be mere speculation to do so. The examiner stated that although the Veteran claimed exposure to blood and body fluids during service, HTLV infections are transmitted by direct contact via breastfeeding, sexual contact, and blood transfusions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his cervical spine disability (neck strain) was denied as the evidence did not show that it caused forward flexion of the cervical spine to less than 30 degrees or resulted in abnormal gait, spinal contour, muscle spasm, or guarding.

The Board has decided that more evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran's herpes condition is related to his military service. The case will be sent back for further investigation.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has remanded the claims for special monthly compensation and TDIU due to potential missing SSA records that may contain relevant information.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right index finger disability is related to service, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed immune system malfunction and food allergies, as well as their relationship to service or any service-connected disabilities.