Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's bile duct cancer and cholangiocarcinoma are found to be related to his military service, specifically due to his deployment in Southeast Asia where he was exposed to liver flukes. As a result, the claim for accrued benefits is granted.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for a higher rating for scoliosis, leaving no specific determination with which she disagrees.

The Veteran's hallux valgus deformity with laceration of the tibial left foot with hyperkeratotic lesions, ball of foot, is found to have clearly and unmistakably preexisted service. However, it is not clear and unmistakable that the condition was not aggravated by his active service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate examination regarding the Veteran's respiratory condition. The matter is now being sent back for further development and a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient employment information provided by the Veteran. The Veteran is asked to provide details about his work history for each year from 2019 to 2024.

The Board has granted a rating of 60 percent for the Veteran's service-connected ulcerative colitis, TDIU based on this condition, and SMC at the housebound rate due to his other service-connected disabilities. The appeal is denied as no higher rating can be assigned for ulcerative colitis.

The Veteran's request for an extension of his eligibility period for use of his Chapter 30 educational assistance benefits was denied as he did not file a timely request and good cause was not established. His period of eligibility has expired.

The Board granted a disability rating of 20 percent for trochanteric bursitis of the left thigh, effective October 3, 2022. The Veteran's main contention was that he should have received this higher rating since August 31, 2015.

Your claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability has been dismissed because you are already receiving the highest possible schedular rating and also qualify for special monthly compensation.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing administrative decision regarding eligibility for educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The Veteran's children were denied benefits, and further development is needed to obtain this document.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for dysphagia, finding that the Veteran's condition did not more nearly approximate esophageal stricture permitting passage of liquids only with marked impairment of general health.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cardiovascular disability and impotency due to potential exposure to herbicide agents during service in Korea. The case will be reviewed with additional medical evidence, including verification of exposure and a VA examination.

The Veteran's current stomach condition, diagnosed as helicobacter-associated polypoid gastritis with detached fibrinopurulent ulcer debris status post partial gastrectomy, is at least as likely as not related to in-service toxic exposure from contaminated water and fuel. The Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's knee disability is rated at 30 percent for LOM on extension since September 26, 2019. The earlier effective date of January 3, 2017, applies to the initial rating for painful motion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for costochondritis is being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion considering in-service treatment and current symptoms.

The Veteran's bone disorder, including osteoporosis and osteopenia, is not related to his military service, specifically Gulf War exposures. The claim for direct service connection has been granted.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board dismissed the appeal of the discontinuance of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability, effective January 1, 2019.

The appeal for medical expenses reimbursement under CHAMPVA was dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal prior to a decision being made.