Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has found that there was not substantial compliance with the remand orders and thus the case must be returned to VA for further development regarding payment or reimbursement of medical expenses incurred on November 5, 2014 at Norman Regional Hospital.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for respiratory conditions, including pulmonary embolus and restrictive lung disease, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current conditions and military service.

The Board remands the claims for increased disability ratings and TDIU due to an inadequate VA examination addressing the severity of the Veteran's chest pains.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma was caused by his exposure to ionizing radiation during service, and grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disability, claimed as rash on groin, finding that the evidence does not support a causal relationship between the current disability and an in-service injury or disease.

The Board remands the claim for a bilateral ear condition, to include perforated tympanic membrane, chronic ear infection, and eustachian tube dysfunction, as the current medical opinions are inadequate.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for benign prostatitis hyperplasia (BPH) as secondary to his service-connected prostatitis and a rating in excess of 20 percent for prostatitis prior to January 31, 2018.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, as the evidence did not show that his employment was marginal or that he was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board remands the case to provide the Veteran with additional forms and information necessary to determine his eligibility for a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw his appeal before a decision was made.

The Board has granted increased ratings of 20 percent for right and left hip disabilities with limitation of flexion, effective from March 13, 2019.

The Board granted service connection for right foot hallux valgus, post-surgical, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor. The left foot condition was remanded.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of pre-cancerous colon polyps due to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune, as further development is required regarding the competency and adequacy of a previous VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating of his SFW was denied, but he was granted service connection for dizziness and lightheadedness as secondary to his SFW. The cervical spine disability issue remains pending.

The Veteran's left arm tingle/loss of feeling condition is remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if it is related to service.

The Veteran's other specified trauma and stressor related disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board found that his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating of 70 percent due to lack of deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an eye condition should be remanded due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of his eye condition. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for left Achilles Tendon Repair due to duty-to-assist errors and insufficient rationale in the VA examination opinion. The case is being returned for further development and an addendum opinion from a clinician.

The Board dismissed the appeal because payment for the medical expense had already been authorized.

The Board has granted the veteran's request for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided from November 28, 2018 to November 30, 2018. The claim was initially denied due to exceeding pre-authorized hours, but the appellant appealed and received approval for three days.