Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Board has decided that the Veteran was not properly paid for a dependency allowance for her daughter, A, based on school attendance from August 2014 to December 2015. The case is being remanded to determine if additional payment of dependency allowance is warranted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hip disorder did not manifest in service or within one year thereafter, and is not otherwise causally related to her military service. The Board also found no evidence linking the current right hip disorder to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's temporary total rating for convalescence due to her left-hand disability is extended through May 1, 2019.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left hip condition, finding that there is no evidence showing a chronic condition from military service and insufficient nexus between current symptoms and service.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral eye condition, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's current condition and her in-service bee sting.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 70 percent for unspecified trauma related disorder is granted, as his symptoms result in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has determined that remand is necessary to obtain an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's neuropathy were early manifestations of a neuromuscular disorder, including ALS. The issues of service connection for cause of death and dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1318 are also being remanded.

The Veteran's female infertility, three right ovary cystic lesions and left ovary hemorrhagic cyst, menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea as residuals of endocrine dysfunction, and history of nephrolithiasis/urinary calculus have not resulted in symptoms requiring continuous treatment from November 1, 2015. As such, the claims for increased ratings are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a skin disorder of the feet, also claimed as dryness and rash, finding that it had its onset in service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the addition of his spouse, R.L., as a dependent spouse for additional dependency compensation benefits was denied. The earliest that the additional award of compensation for a dependent spouse may be paid to the Veteran is the first day of the month following the effective date.

The Board denied service connection for a condition manifested by loss of concentration, finding that the evidence did not support such a claim.,SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance was granted, but with conditions regarding submission of necessary forms.

The Board has found that further development is required due to ambiguities in the November 2022 VA examination reports regarding weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing range of motion assessments, as well as functional impairments during flare-ups. The case is REMANDED for an addendum medical opinion from the November 2022 examiner and a retrospective assessment by a VA examiner on the Veteran's employability.

The Veteran's left and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome are currently rated at 10 percent each for limitation of extension, but the Veteran contends his disability is more severe.,The VA examiner found no ankylosis or other significant functional impairment in either knee.

The Board has granted service connection for right triceps strain, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his military service and resolving doubt in his favor.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and unclear adjudication under VA regulations. The Veteran's lay testimony of extreme pain will be considered, along with her contentions in the December 2018 VA Form 9.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hypertensive vascular disease may be related to service, but more evidence is needed for a final determination.

The Board found that the appellant's discharge was due to minor misconduct and not willful and persistent, thus finding his service honorable for purposes of VA benefits eligibility.

The Veteran's service-connected squamous metaplasia with atypia of the cervix is not rated higher due to its asymptomatic nature and does not require continuous treatment.

The Veteran's disability ratings for her left knee conditions are being remanded due to procedural errors, and a new examination is needed. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA medical opinions and requests for another examination and opinion. The Veteran claims a right hip and/or lower extremity disability, including piriformis syndrome, related to her service-connected left hip disability.