Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board denied service connection for a bladder disability, finding that the Veteran's symptoms were related to his nonservice-connected prostate condition (benign prostatic hypertrophy).

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected herpes simplex from September 17, 2021 is denied as the condition does not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and an addendum medical opinion to address the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities.

The Board has granted the Appellant's eligibility for the Camp LeJeune Family Medical Program (CLFMP) due to her infertility, which is linked to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The decision resolves all reasonable doubt in favor of the Appellant.

The Veteran's claimed bodily muscle pain is denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between his service and the condition, and the Board finds that the Veteran's lay assertions are not credible.

The Board has determined that the appellant's enlistment was not valid due to pre-service convictions, and thus remanded for further investigation of these records.

The Veteran's right thigh impairment associated with a right hip osteochondral fracture status post-surgical repair is rated at 10 percent for the periods from November 5, 2008, to October 18, 2011, and January 1, 2012, to October 23, 2012. The rating of 10 percent is denied for the period from February 1, 2013, to February 24, 2014.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his service connection claims for contusions of the face and chest, as well as a left leg disorder (claimed as left leg with nerve damage), was granted. The claim for a left leg injury is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral upper extremity nerve disorder and remanded the cramps disorder claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for gastric cancer, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability rated totally disabling for at least eight years prior, and the appellant did not meet other criteria for increased DIC benefits. The claim is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient development and lack of an in-person examination for determining the cause of infertility. The Veteran is advised to provide authorization for private medical records and attend a VA examination.

The Board has determined that there are errors in the decision and requires further development to ensure compliance with VA regulations regarding claims for medical reimbursement. The matter is being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's non-VA medical expenses at Lowell General Hospital. The AOJ is instructed to obtain any relevant EOBs from the Veteran's primary insurance company (Medicare) and the hospital, determine the remaining balance of the expenses, and ensure all efforts are documented.

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

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant requested to withdraw her appeal.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for IVF services from VHA, and the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board remands the claim for a certificate of eligibility for VA home loan guaranty benefits due to missing service records and information.

The Board granted an effective date of August 1, 2010, for the award of a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for stroke, pelvic adhesive disease, urinary frequency, hysterectomy, and thrombocytosis as they were not related to the Veteran's service.