Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's right radial nerve entrapment, secondary to his service-connected right upper extremity fragment wound, is granted and rated at 30 percent effective October 9, 2008.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his pancreatic carcinoma was not related to service or exposure to herbicide agents and asbestos. The medical opinions concluded that the cancer was more likely due to heavy alcohol and tobacco use.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left foot conditions, specifically hallux valgus and arthritis, did not have their onset during or are otherwise related to his active-duty service.

The Board has determined that the AOJ did not properly recognize I.J.G. as the Veteran's surviving spouse and substitute claimant to pursue the Veteran's pending appeal, requiring further action.

The Veteran's histoplasmosis with emphysema is rated at a 30 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has determined that the VA opinions obtained in July 2024 are inadequate and remanded for further development. The claim is now being returned to obtain an adequate opinion addressing the etiology of the Veteran's skin disability affecting his feet, including onychomycosis, ulcer of the right 4th interphalangeal joint, and xerosis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of increased rating for bilateral varicose veins, service connection for left knee disability, right knee disability, and right ankle disability due to incomplete evaluations in prior examinations.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for an eye disorder is granted. The Board finds that the evidence shows new and material evidence supporting a diagnosis of bilateral dry eyes and left eye cataract.,Service connection for an adjustment disorder, depression, and insomnia is denied as they are part of the Veteran's PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left shin splints are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding the use of assistive devices and treatment duration.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with informed consent documentation and a need for additional development regarding the etiology of the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to duty-to-assist errors regarding ionizing radiation exposure claims and a need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasons or bases for denying service connection for bilateral hip disorders, and a need for additional development including obtaining VA treatment records and another VA opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and information from the Veteran regarding his service treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a prostate disability and TDIU due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the appellant's claimed conditions. The case will be returned for further development, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for obtaining the Veteran's earnings history from 2003 to 2010, as there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The TDIU and DEA claims are inextricably intertwined with each other.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for her right hip femoral neck stress fracture with residuals of internal fixation, limitation of flexion, and limitation of extension is remanded due to a duty to assist error in the November 2021 VA examination report.

The Veteran died without any service-connected disabilities and did not meet the criteria for burial benefits. The claim is denied.

The Board has granted a 30% rating for left eye vision loss with PCO from June 4, 2014 and a 70% rating from April 2, 2020. The effective date of the 100% evaluation for left eye vision loss with posterior capsule opacity (PCO) is set at October 27, 2021.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for urinary incontinence, including as secondary to her PTSD, is remanded due to the need for a TERA examination and an opinion regarding the relationship between her urinary incontinence and her service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of $3,484.35 in disability compensation benefits due to the retroactive removal of the Veteran's spouse was invalid and granted the appeal.