Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for bilateral forearm disabilities due to an incomplete VA examination and the absence of additional evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claims for large B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease (Hodgkin's lymphoma), and MGUS are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service under the PACT Act.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's insomnia and his service. A VA examination is needed to determine if there is a link between the Veteran's current insomnia and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of esophageal cancer, scars associated with the residuals of esophagal cancer, and TDIU prior to June 19, 2020 has been denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing substantially gainful employment prior to September 25, 2012. The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of whether a TDIU on an extraschedular basis is warranted.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional VA treatment records and for the Veteran to complete a VA Form 21-4142. A VA examination will also be scheduled to determine if the Veteran's current sinus disability is related to his service, including exposure to sand and dust at 29 Palms.

The Veteran's prostate removal surgery resulted in voiding dysfunction and erectile dysfunction. The Board has ordered a remand to determine if the additional disability is proximately due to VA care, treatment or examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic balanitis is denied as there is no current diagnosis. The claim for service connection for basal cell carcinoma is remanded due to insufficient medical evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for testalgia is granted, with a 10 percent disability rating effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has granted a special apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits to cover 20% of his benefits for the appellant and her minor children, T.M. and J.M., due to hardship.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a blood disorder, systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), and restless leg syndrome (RLS) due to their potential relationship with herbicide exposure in service. The VA will provide medical opinions on whether these conditions are related to such exposure.

The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the Veteran's current diverticulitis and her active military service.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to incomplete records and employment information. The Veteran's VR&E file must be obtained, and he is asked to provide details about his employment history.

The Veteran's daughter, J.J., was not entitled to an earlier effective date for additional compensation based on her school attendance because the claim was filed more than a year after she began attending college.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability for compensation purposes, concluding that he does not have a current dental disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her right and left leg shin splints, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to insufficient evidence of informed consent for IV placement, and the need to obtain a complete copy of the August 6, 2011 informed consent form located in Vista Imaging.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by both parties and issues regarding representation. The Veteran's statement about the appellant living with a boyfriend and receiving an inheritance from his mother need to be supported with evidence.

The appeal for service connection for cause of death is dismissed due to the Appellant's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's epididymitis has not required long-term drug therapy, hospitalizations, or intermittent intensive management. The Board denied the claim for an initial compensable evaluation.