Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Board denied the Veteran's request to recognize his daughter, K.F., as a 'helpless child' due to insufficient evidence showing she was permanently incapable of self-support prior to her 18th birthday.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the accuracy of the overall combined disability rating and the effective date of payment on award.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse, allowing her to receive DIC benefits.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for VA benefits due to his dishonorable discharge from service, finding that his misconduct was willful and persistent.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for deep vein thrombosis/blood clot disability, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for essential thrombocytosis is remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of the medical evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of her Barrett's esophagus disability, including any stricture and its impact on health.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of the left little finger and a dental condition have been remanded due to inadequate compliance with previous Board directives. The VA is required to provide additional medical opinions that address the nature and etiology of these conditions, including consideration of relevant lay and medical evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic generalized rash of the entire body and intertrigo, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic skin condition during service and no causal link to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for inguinal and ventral hernias, finding that there is no evidence linking his current hernias to his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed due to the grant of service connection in full. The appeal is also denied for an initial rating greater than 40 percent for radiculopathy, right lower extremity.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and a need for further consideration of the appellant's waiver request. The VA will obtain the Veteran's service personnel records, update the Financial Status Report, and consider whether the debt was validly created.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis, and TDIU due to the need for additional development and clarification of the evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear information regarding whether the Veteran's symptoms are related to his service-connected right hand fracture or a separate disability. A new examination is needed to clarify this.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of right and left foot hallux valgus, as well as separate noncompensable evaluations for right and left hammer toes, were denied. The maximum schedular ratings available for these conditions have been granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed tendinitis, including whether it is related to service or any toxic exposure. The Veteran will need further medical examination to determine if he has a diagnosable condition of tendinitis and its relationship to his service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sickle cell trait, which is a congenital defect, was not incurred or aggravated during service and therefore denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for lung adenocarcinoma and bone adenocarcinoma, finding that the evidence does not support a link to service or any related exposures.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right torn rotator cuff, finding that there is no evidence to support a relationship between his current condition and his military service.