Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board could make a decision, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's service with a recognized guerilla unit during World War II is not considered qualifying service for VA pension benefits.,The appellant's claim for nonservice-connected survivor's (death) pension benefits was denied as the Veteran did not have active military service.

The Veteran's entitlement to additional Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance benefits was denied as she had already exhausted her total aggregate period of education benefits under multiple programs, and there is no legal basis for granting the requested benefits.

The Board has granted service connection for Peyronie's disease, finding that the Veteran's condition is related to his military service. The decision resolves doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's Sjogren's syndrome is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its relationship to service, specifically exposure to burn pits during her deployment in Afghanistan.

The Veteran's vitamin B12 deficiency is not considered a disability for VA compensation purposes.,The Veteran's residuals of left thumb tendon injury, to include radial styloid tendinitis of the thumb, do not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his lower back condition is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and assessment of functional impairment during flare-ups.

The Board has determined that the matter is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues and remands the case for compliance with contested claims procedures.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding informed consent and causation. The Veteran's right eye vision loss is being reviewed for potential service connection under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for additional information regarding the Veteran's legal relationship with her dependent children, C. and L.

The Board denied service connection for esophageal cancer and chronic liver disease, finding no direct relationship to service. Service connection was also denied for cause of death due to the Veteran's chronic liver disease.

The Veteran's bilateral pes cavus claim was denied, as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 10 percent. Her genital herpes (gynecological condition) claim was also denied due to lack of characteristic lesions affecting at least five percent but less than twenty percent of her entire body or exposed areas and intermittent systemic therapy required within the past twelve months.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to issues related to her nasal disorder, bilateral shin splints, bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, right ankle sprain, and lower back strain. The remand includes obtaining updated medical records, conducting TERA examinations, and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's GERD with Inflammatory Bowel Disease was rated at 10 percent prior to February 1, 2023.,From February 1, 2023 onwards, the Veteran is rated at 30 percent for his GERD with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left eye disorders, other than dry eye syndrome, finding no nexus between her current conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's ADHD is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's lymphedema of the right leg is granted as service-connected.,An initial rating of 10 percent for xerosis cutis prior to May 5, 2021 is granted.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for xerosis cutis on appeal is denied.

The Veteran seeks service connection for astrocytoma, a form of brain cancer. The Board finds that the development under 38 U.S.C. § 3.311 is not adequate to decide the claim and remands it for additional development including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling an examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous remand directives regarding the service connection for a liver disability. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after obtaining an addendum opinion from an appropriate clinician.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's Buerger's disease, specifically related to exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current nasal vestibulitis with alar prominence, which is claimed as MRSA. The claim will be re-adjudicated after obtaining a clarifying VA medical opinion.