Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's request to restore a 10 percent rating for her service-connected left nasal pterygium with conjunctival pigmentation has been granted, effective December 6, 2018. The issue of entitlement to a higher rating remains pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's nasal septum deviation with turbinate hypertrophy is granted as service-connected, as it had its onset during his active duty service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically schizoaffective disorder (depressive type), finding that new evidence supports reopening and granting this claim. The decision also notes deficiencies in prior medical opinions and remands for further clarification.

The Veteran's VA disability compensation was reduced due to concurrent receipt of VA disability compensation and drill pay for 28 training days in fiscal year 2019. The appeal is denied as there is no reasonable doubt.

The appeal for a waiver of indebtedness is dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA dental treatment expenses incurred on October 3, 2019, was dismissed as the claim has been approved and no adverse action remains to be adjudicated.

The Board has received a request to withdraw the appeal, so the case is dismissed.

The Board has decided that new evidence submitted by the Veteran may affect his claim for service connection for a recurrent lumbar spine disability, including arthritis. The case is being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration of the evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to recognize D.A. Jr., D.A., and K.O. as his dependent children for VA purposes due to lack of legal adoption or stepchild status, despite having custody and guardianship.

The Veteran's left knee disability, including traumatic arthritis with meniscal tear and instability, is rated at 20 percent effective from May 20, 2016. The rating for flexion limitation has been denied.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity venous insufficiency did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as his symptoms were consistent with intermittent edema and constant pain at rest, which relieved by elevation of extremity. The Board found no evidence of persistent edema or ulceration.

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

The Veteran's major neurocognitive disorder was denied as it did not have its onset in service or for many years thereafter and is unrelated to service, including an in-service head injury.,The Veteran's tongue cancer was denied as it did not have its onset in service or for many years thereafter and is unrelated to service, including presumed in-service herbicide agent exposure.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for episodic lightheadedness and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome, claimed as jaw pain, are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports. The AOJ is instructed to provide a neurological examination to determine if the Veteran's lightheadedness/dizziness began during or is otherwise related to service. Additionally, an addendum opinion regarding whether the TMJ syndrome began during service and was caused by his service-connected disabilities will be required.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) has been denied. The Board found that there is no current diagnosis or treatment record of UTIs during the appeal period. For the Skin Disability, the claim has been remanded as VA examination and nexus opinion are needed due to potential exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded the claim for a new medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's right great toe disability is related to the August 6, 2019 debridement procedure at the Tampa VAMC and whether it was caused by VA carelessness or negligence.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's irregular menstrual cycle may be related to her service-connected PTSD, but more evidence is needed to determine if it was aggravated by the PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a left foot disability and entitlement to a 10 percent rating for hypertension. The Board found no current left foot disability, but granted a 10 percent rating for hypertension based on a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more requiring continuous medication.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for payment of non-VA medical care provided by ASC on August 27, 2020, July 30, 2020, August 13, 2020, and September 3, 2020 as there is no longer a case or controversy to decide.