Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient clarification of the Veteran's diagnosis and etiology of his double hernia condition, as well as a need for an addendum opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for prostate and liver disabilities due to incomplete medical opinions and potential exposure to toxic substances at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran is advised to submit copies of any articles or treatises related to these conditions.

The Board has determined that the case must be remanded to obtain a medical opinion from a forensic psychiatrist or psychologist regarding whether the Appellant was insane at the time of his misconduct and discharge. The issue is related to service connection, but not about exposure to any specific hazard.

The Veteran's attorney, J.W., was eligible for a fee of $3,801.75 in April 2016 but neither the Veteran nor J.M.W. appealed this decision. As no party to the appeal filed an appeal, the Board dismissed the issue.

The Board has granted service connection for lipedema and lymphedema, finding that it is at least as likely as not that these conditions started during the Veteran's third period of active duty service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an inguinal hernia as secondary to his service-connected back disability due to a lack of evidence showing that the hernia was caused or aggravated by his back condition.

The Board denied service connection for right foot arthritis and right foot gout, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete personnel records and further development is needed to determine if the Veteran's service between September 2004 and January 2005 qualifies as qualifying active duty service for Post-9/11 GI Bill purposes.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for additional disability of a left hip disorder, finding that the evidence did not support the claim and that any additional disability was reasonably foreseeable.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and new evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran's BPH is related to his service-connected urethritis and prostatitis.

The Veteran's vocal cord polyps were not incurred in service and are not otherwise related to disease or injury, including presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings and earlier effective dates for left hip limitation of extension and flexion is dismissed due to the lack of timely filing of a VA Form 10182.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete review of the record and inadequate opinions. The Veteran's cold injury residuals are being reviewed, along with his current foot conditions symptoms and their relation to in-service cold injuries and exposure to fumes and chemicals.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a hysterectomy and remanded the issue of entitlement to a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to March 21, 2023, and in excess of 20 percent from that date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right elbow disability is remanded due to the need for another VA examination and opinion. The issues are whether the current right elbow disability was aggravated by service, if so, whether any increase in severity was clearly and unmistakably (undebatable) due to its natural progress.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral dry eyes and conjunctivitis was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has denied service connection for colon cancer and a heart disorder, finding no nexus to service. The hypertension appeal is remanded due to inadequate rationale in the previous opinion.

The Board has determined that the Appellant was insane at the time of his misconduct during service, which lifts any bar to VA benefits.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for lattice degeneration and a retinal hole in the left eye is denied prior to March 20, 2023. The appeal regarding service connection for right eye disability and headaches remains pending.

The Veteran's eye disorder, diagnosed as mild bilateral conjunctivitis, is not service-connected.,Prior to September 24, 2019, the Veteran was granted a 10% rating for chronic diarrhea and stomach pain. From September 24, 2019, he received a 30% rating.