Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Board denied service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, finding no evidence of a current disability related to active military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for epididymitis, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran is granted service connection for bruxism as secondary to his PTSD, and the Board finds he meets criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for deep vein thrombosis in both legs are being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of her disability.

The Veteran's service-connected eye disability was granted a 70 percent rating from March 23, 2015 to October 14, 2015. The appeal is denied for higher ratings beyond this period.

The Board has decided the claims for service connection for bowel and bladder disorders secondary to oophorectomy are remanded due to inadequate prior VA opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right-hand and left-hand disorders due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives. The case is now being remanded a fifth time.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received after the August 2018 rating decision. The Veteran's right Achilles tendonitis claim is being reviewed again for a possible increased rating.

The Board denied service connection for right and left tibial stress reactions, a learning disorder, and periodontal disease. The Veteran's claims were not reopened as new evidence did not relate to unestablished facts necessary to substantiate the claims.,There is no current diagnosis of a bilateral tibial stress reaction or functional impairment related to service. The Veteran's statements regarding her symptoms are not competent.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's skin condition, diagnosed as dermatophytosis, finding that it started during active service and had continuity to the present. The decision is based on the Veteran's own competent and credible testimony regarding his in-service symptoms.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence indicating that the Veteran's conditions are related to his exposure at Camp Lejeune and radiation treatment.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision can be made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for respiratory conditions, diagnosed as PE and restrictive lung disease, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's infertility began in service and granted her claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain a new VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral shin splints and any knee condition found.,Specifically, the examiner must address whether the Veteran has a current diagnosis of a knee/shin splints condition and whether it is at least as likely as not (at least an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence) that the Veteran's bilateral shin splints or any knee condition found are caused by, or aggravated, by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for myocardial infarction/cardiac arrest and respiratory distress as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's death was caused by his pancreatic cancer, which is related to toxic exposure risk activities. However, due to a lack of clarity in previous opinions and the need for additional medical evidence considering all toxic exposures, the case is being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal seeking service connection for a left arm condition was dismissed because the attorney withdrew the claim on behalf of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a prostate disability other than voiding dysfunction and ED, finding that there was no evidence of current disability related to service or secondary to service-connected TURP.