Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence not being addressed in the previous supplemental statement of the case. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disorder will be reconsidered after additional development.

The Veteran's right eye disability is not service-connected under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 because the VA did not cause his additional disability through carelessness, negligence, or similar fault.

The Veteran's tongue cancer is remanded for a VA examination to determine if it may be related to his in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left foot condition, which is manifested by pain at the fracture site, does not meet or approximate the criteria for a disability rating greater than 10 percent. The Board found that the symptoms are more likely due to peripheral neuropathy rather than the service-connected metatarsal fracture.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hallux valgus deformity with laceration of the tibial left foot with hyperkeratotic lesions is being remanded due to a procedural issue related to SSA records.

The Board denied an increased disability evaluation for post-traumatic arthritis right ankle, finding the Veteran's symptoms are equivalent to marked limited of motion and not warranting a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for IVDS prior to February 16, 2016 was denied. A 20 percent evaluation is granted from that date forward.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disability prior to September 30, 2011 was remanded.

The Veteran's heart and respiratory disabilities are deemed to have been caused by the VA's failure to exercise proper care, resulting in additional disability. The Board has determined that compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is warranted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a liver disability, as it requires additional development of medical evidence due to inadequate addendum VA medical opinions.

The Veteran's liver cancer, which was linked to his service at Camp Lejeune, contributed substantially or materially to his death. Therefore, the Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a right hip disorder and left foot disorder, as well as the TDIU claim due to insufficient rationale in previous opinions and need for further examination.

The Veteran's colorectal cancer was initially diagnosed during his active duty service, and the Board has determined that this condition is related to his military service. As a result, the claim for service connection for colorectal cancer is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a bilateral eye disability and diverticulitis due to new evidence being added to the case file.

The Veteran's ratings for peripheral vascular disease of the left and right lower extremities were restored to 20 percent effective February 1, 2019.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding private treatment records related to the Veteran's stomach disability. The Veteran is required to provide authorization for VA to obtain these records.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development regarding the Veteran's claims of gastrointestinal and respiratory disorders, including whether they are related to service or environmental exposures. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for his bilateral eye disorder, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his period of active service.

The Board has remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to incomplete development. The Veteran's case will be referred back to VA's Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to his hypopharynx cancer, which was found to be related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents such as Agent Orange. The Board also established direct service connection for the hypopharynx cancer.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal, and the Board has dismissed it.