Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed it.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU prior to July 22, 2011 was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew her Substantive Appeal.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA examination, and providing an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of any diagnosed left eye disabilities. The issues on appeal are inextricably intertwined due to the potential impact on the right eye disability rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for loss of use of a sexual organ and entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the loss of use of a creative organ due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent prior to November 11, 2022, and 40 percent thereafter, for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) is remanded due to the need for a retrospective opinion regarding additional loss of range of motion during flare-ups at previous examinations.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected left superior homonymous quadrantanopia of the bilateral eyes was denied because he failed to attend a scheduled VA examination without good cause.

The Board has remanded the cases due to a lack of an orthopedist's examination, and new evidence may warrant higher ratings for the Veteran's right middle and small finger disabilities.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the previous remand directives regarding the issue of TDIU prior to August 15, 2020. Therefore, another remand is required.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU was denied because he failed to provide the necessary information and forms requested by VA.

The Board has remanded the cases due to a lack of substantial compliance with its previous remand directives. The VA needs to obtain further medical opinions from an independent orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon regarding the Veteran's left heel disability and left leg length discrepancy.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the service-connected right fourth finger disability, finding that the Veteran's condition does not meet the criteria for any higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hand condition was denied as he failed to report for the necessary VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left leg deep venous thrombosis and TDIU prior to January 1, 2020 were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for the disability at any point.

The Board has not received the necessary earnings information from the Veteran to make a decision on his TDIU claim for the period prior to May 25, 2019. The case is being remanded to obtain this information.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's residuals of squamous cell carcinoma of the right and left pharynx, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to presumed herbicide agent exposure during active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's residuals of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to presumed herbicide agent exposure during active duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and medical opinions regarding service connection for a low back disorder.

The Board has denied service connection for right hip, left hip, right leg, and left leg disorders as they are not related to the Veteran's active duty service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and genitourinary disabilities due to lack of substantial compliance with the March 2021 remand instructions.

The Board has granted service connection for CAD on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure in Thailand. The claim for Raynaud's disease is remanded as there is insufficient evidence to determine its etiology.