Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and no service connection issues were decided.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for cardiovascular disease and liver disability due to inadequate opinions from a VA examiner. The examiner needs to provide new opinions regarding whether in-service exposures caused these conditions, and if they were aggravated by any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current dental disability for which service-connected compensation is payable, and therefore denied the claim. The sinus disability claim was remanded due to non-compliance with remand directives.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for accurate leg length measurements and an opinion addressing discrepancies in previous measurements.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board could make a decision, so the case is dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for rectal polyps and esophageal polyps (Barrett's esophagus) as they are not related to military service or exposure to ionizing radiation.,The VA examiners concluded that there was no link between the Veteran's in-service exposure to nuclear testing sites and his current conditions, with the exception of a possible connection to GERD.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inconsistencies in imaging reports and need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of diagnosed hand disorders and visual disturbances.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood is rated at 30 percent since August 17, 2010. The Board denied a higher rating as the symptoms do not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's muscle disability, including its onset and etiology. The opinion is needed on direct service connection, secondary service connection, TERA, and Gulf War disabilities.

The Veteran's initial rating for diarrhea status/post ileostomy pull-through surgery due to ulcerative colitis is granted at a 60 percent level, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran also receives a TDIU rating beginning on July 5, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board remanded the cases to allow further development.

The Board has granted service connection for Raynaud's disease, finding that the Veteran incurred this condition during her military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient explanation of issues and need for additional evidence. The Veteran's anemia is related to service, but a VA examination is needed to determine its etiology.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to the need for a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's skin conditions, which are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The case is also linked as it pertains to his employment status.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, which renders the DIC claim under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 moot and dismissed.

The Veteran's implantation of cardiac pacemaker due to bradycardia is rated at 10 percent from January 29, 2004, to February 14, 2006, and after April 14, 2006. From February 14, 2006, to April 14, 2006, a 100 percent rating is granted for the implantation of cardiac pacemaker due to bradycardia.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with previous remand instructions regarding the qualifications of the medical examiner. The Veteran's hematologic disability, including erythrocytosis, is being evaluated for its relationship to in-service chemical exposure, specifically jet fuel and corrosion-protective agents (which include benzene and toluene).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cause of death, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between any condition substantially or materially contributing to his death and his period of active service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, so the case is dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for fatigue other than sleep apnea and insomnia, finding that his symptoms were related to his already service-connected sleep apnea with asthma.