Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an addendum opinion from an appropriate clinician regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral pes cavus with hammer toe deformity, addressing specific questions and legal standards.

The Veteran's bilateral onychocryptosis, resulting in painful and deformed toenails, warrants a 10 percent rating under DC 7804 for the entire appeal period.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and the need for a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's discharge. The character of the Veteran's second period of service is under appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral foot arthritis is secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus and grants service connection for this condition. The issues of entitlement to higher ratings for left total knee arthroplasty, right knee degenerative joint disease, and right knee instability are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for hallux valgus, claiming it as a left big toe condition. The examiner is asked to provide an opinion on whether the Veteran's current condition is related to his military service and if any pre-existing conditions have aggravated or caused this disability.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for additional disability claimed as a result of a June 1, 2007, ureterocalicostomy is denied because the most persuasive evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's reported left flank and abdominal pain was caused by VA hospital care, medical or surgical treatment.

Your original claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disorder has been granted, and you are now receiving a 20% rating for your bilateral dry eye syndrome. However, the Board cannot review this case as it is no longer in dispute because the full benefit was already awarded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma and his military service, specifically exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral arterial disease status post aortobifemoral bypass surgery with left medial thigh numbness, secondary to the Veteran's service-connected cardiac condition. Service connection for scars related to this surgery is also granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the Veteran's service-connected left eye disability and its impact prior to November 14, 2022.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 60 percent for post-surgical right foot drop has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left hip disability were denied as the current range of motion findings do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot condition, finding that there is not enough evidence to establish a nexus between his current right foot arthritis and his service.

The Veteran's narcolepsy results in more than ten episodes per week, and the Board has granted an initial rating of 80 percent for this condition. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to April 28, 2017 is remanded due to insufficient evidence of unemployability by reason of service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, but further review is needed as there are conflicting opinions regarding the cause of death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the penis and genitals, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his condition and his presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board determined that the overpayment of $3,000.00 for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30 was valid and granted a waiver to recover this debt.

The Veteran's left thigh spindle cell sarcoma is presumed to be etiologically related to his conceded in-service herbicide exposure.,The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran was exposed to herbicides in service at Camp Friendship at Korat Air Force Base.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the remand directives and another remand is required due to inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's heart disability.