Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Veteran's low back disability, previously evaluated as L5-S1 disk compression, herniated nucleus pulposus, status post microdiscectomy (low back disability), is rated at 50 percent. The Board found that the Veteran's flare-ups resulted in functional equivalent of unfavorable ankylosis.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a right eye disorder, claimed as blurred vision, is remanded due to the need for clarification of the examiner's opinion regarding additional disabilities and their causation.

The appeal for service connection for moderate malunion of the left femur with displacement is dismissed.,The appeal for service connection for myositis ossificans is dismissed.,Service connection for a disorder manifested by pain in the right groin is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in the statement of reasons or bases and issues related to obtaining VA and private treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremity (PN BUE), enlarged prostate, erectile dysfunction (ED), Parkinson's disease, ischemic heart disease (IHD), and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as there is no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after service. The Board also denied service connection for a colon condition.,The Veteran was not exposed to herbicide agents in Korea.

The Board has determined that the removal of the Veteran's former spouse from his award and addition of his current wife to his award was proper, resulting in a $6,518.62 overpayment which is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for payment or reimbursement of ambulance services provided on December 28, 2019, by Medstar Inc. was dismissed as moot because the issue has been resolved in his favor.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin condition is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding his exposure to jet fuel during active duty.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin condition is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding his exposure to jet fuel during active duty.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin condition is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding his exposure to jet fuel during active duty.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin condition is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding his exposure to jet fuel during active duty.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin condition is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding his exposure to jet fuel during active duty.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin condition is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding his exposure to jet fuel in service. The Veteran has not been provided with an adequate medical examination, which constitutes a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin condition is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding his exposure to jet fuel during active duty.

The Veteran's central nervous system disability, including Chiari malformation and syringomyelia, is granted as directly related to his in-service traumatic injury. The Veteran is also granted an earlier effective date of March 1, 2005 for the award of a 70 percent rating for service-connected PTSD with MDD.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin condition is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding his exposure to jet fuel during active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's timely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was received on March 27, 2015, and thus the appeal for service connection for hepatic steatosis is granted.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin condition is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding his exposure to jet fuel during active duty.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin condition is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding his exposure to jet fuel in service. The Veteran has not been provided with an adequate medical examination, which constitutes a duty to assist error.

The Board has granted service connection for schizoaffective disorder, unspecified. The Veteran's disability was incurred in service and not aggravated by service.