Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a hysterectomy, finding that there is no evidence of a relationship between her condition and her active duty service, including her participation in toxic exposure risk activities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell cancer at the base of his tongue, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's daughter, the appellant, was granted an extension of her delimiting date for transferred VA educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) beyond December 24, 2019 due to a temporary closure of her school caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings related to her left foot fracture and shin splints are being remanded due to incomplete medical records. Specifically, physical therapy records for her left foot need to be obtained.

The appeal regarding the apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to recognize L.L. as his child for VA benefits purposes due to permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining age 18, based on medical evidence showing significant physical limitations and dependency.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for inclusion body myositis (IBM) on a direct service connection basis, finding that her current diagnosis is related to her exposure to toxic contaminants while stationed at Aberdeen Proving Grounds during her military service.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for shin splints in both the left and right lower extremities, effective December 2012.

The Veteran died of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which was service-connected due to exposure at a Nevada test site during active duty. The Board granted the claim for cause of death.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling an examination by an appropriate examiner to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's right foot or great toe condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gout is related to his in-service exposure, and thus service connection for gout is granted.

The Veteran's bilateral wrist disability is rated at 10 percent, and the claims for knee surgeries are remanded. Service connection for a secondary disability due to service-connected conditions remains pending.

The Veteran's right foot disability, specifically the fracture of the second metatarsal, was found to be moderate and thus a 10 percent rating is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fatigue and joint pain have been dismissed as the March 2024 rating decision granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, which included joint pains.

The Board has granted service connection for left foot condition, right foot condition, and PFB. These conditions are all deemed to have originated during military service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for accrued benefits as he did not provide evidence of expenses related to his father's last sickness and burial.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis with pulmonary nodules is being remanded due to the need for an in-person VA examination and pulmonary function tests.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's pancreas disability is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease.

The Board denied service connection for Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), claimed as Periodic Limb Movement, due to the lack of a diagnosed disability.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left hand/thumb disability and right-hand disability, finding that there is sufficient evidence to support a causal relationship between these conditions and his military service.