Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Veteran's gastritis is granted as secondary to medications taken for his service-connected degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for left hand, right hand, and right leg disabilities due to inadequate VA medical opinions in previous examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for residuals of nose surgery, a hole in his septum secondary to deviated septum surgery, and service connection for numbness and nerve damage. The effective date for the award of service connection for residuals of nose surgery is denied.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and no final decision can be made without a surviving family member.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death and denied VA nonservice-connected pension benefits as the Veteran's service with the Special Philippine Scouts did not qualify him for these benefits.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to concerns about VA's care and potential secondary service connection for prostate cancer. The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the head, neck, and tongue is being reviewed for possible direct service connection.

The case is being remanded for the Veteran to be examined by VA due to his current medical condition and inability to attend the scheduled examination. The issue of restoration of competency will need to be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pterygium is denied for a compensable rating prior to October 11, 2015 and for any increased rating from that date.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his bilateral retinal degeneration and tear with laser treatment was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in the current 10 percent rating, as the Veteran's corrected visual acuity remained at or above 20/40 in both eyes during the appeal period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is related to his acknowledged service exposure to Agent Orange, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence and a lack of discussion regarding the Veteran's lay statements in the VA examination. The claim will be returned for further evaluation.

The Board has ordered a remand to determine if the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus disability caused or aggravated his insomnia.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran's right 4th toe condition is a congenital defect or disease, and if it is a disease, whether there was any aggravation during service.

The appeal for TDIU was dismissed because the appellant requested to withdraw his appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding whether VA care resulted in additional disability of the right hip, specifically from a total hip arthroplasty performed in November 1998.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's residual umbilical hernia is service-connected as it was aggravated by his active military service.

The Board has denied service connection for otitis media/externa of the right ear, left ear, bilateral cerumen impaction, and a skin disability (claimed as skin tags) due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and to obtain additional medical opinions regarding service connection for a skin disability and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to medication prescribed by VA.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for sinus cancer, which is presumed to be due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp LeJeune. The Veteran's representative and VA's General Counsel filed a joint motion requesting further development and review.