Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a left leg disability is reopened, and the appeal is granted.

The Veteran's papilloma disability is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the severity of his condition under both DC 6504 (nose) and DC 7800 (scar).

The Board denied the appellant's claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits due to her income exceeding the maximum rate. The appellant is not entitled to receive these benefits as her countable income was above the required limit.

The Veteran's right foot DJD with heel spur is granted a 10 percent disability rating, effective as of the date of this decision.

The Veteran's service-connected calluses of the bilateral feet are manifested by pain and require periodic debridement. The disability is no more than mild in severity, and a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's current eye condition, diagnosed as dry eye syndrome, is not related to an in-service right eye injury or treatment.

The Veteran's chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is found to be related to his in-service boxing career and service connection for CTE is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person or housebound status is being remanded due to new evidence added to the file by VA. The case will be readjudicated in a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Board denied a separate rating for bladder impairment associated with the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability, finding that there is no objective neurological abnormality related to his lumbar spine condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's ameloblastoma of the left mandible had onset during service and is related to his in-service condition, granting service connection for this disability.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a colon condition, including as caused by herbicide agent exposure or secondary to his service-connected disabilities, was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection on any basis.

The Veteran's cause of death was metastatic colon cancer, but the appellant contends it was caused by exposure to ionizing radiation during his service as an X-ray technician. The case is remanded for further development regarding dose estimation and consideration under VA regulations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for reduction of VA compensation due to incarceration and waiver of recovery of overpayment of VA compensation benefits, finding that the debt was valid and recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma. The Veteran is seeking service connection for this condition, which he claims was caused by exposure to water-based contaminants at Camp Lejeune during his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's gout claim for additional development, including obtaining an adequate VA examination and ensuring all relevant records are obtained. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's bowel incontinence is rated at 60 percent, but not more. The Board also granted a TDIU prior to January 18, 2013.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent for gastroduodenitis prior to September 13, 2011 and granted a 40 percent rating from September 14, 2011 through January 18, 2017. The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 60 percent for gastroduodenitis beginning on January 19, 2017.