Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot disorder, finding no evidence of such a condition during or within one year after his military service. The Board also noted that there is no medical opinion linking the current left foot disorder to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for involuntary bowel and involuntary urination, both associated with his service-connected spine disability, is being remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a bladder condition, finding that it is less likely than not caused or aggravated by his service-connected hypertension and/or sleep apnea medications.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's pancreatic cancer, finding that his exposure to environmental toxins during active duty in the Air Force is related to his condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic lichen sclerosus is granted. The case of a recurrent skin disability of the legs including erythema nodosum and the rating issue for vaginitis with moniliasis are both remanded.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision can be made.

The Board has ordered remand for additional development to locate service records and determine if the Veteran participated in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA). A medical opinion is needed regarding the etiology of gout of the upper and lower extremities, including whether it is related to service or aggravated by a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection of his left and right elbow disabilities due to insufficient evidence, including a need for VA examinations and medical opinions regarding the etiology of the conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a jaw disorder is remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The issues include determining if his TMJ is related to in-service wisdom tooth extractions, caused by PTSD, or aggravated by PTSD.

A 10 percent disability rating for epistaxis is granted. Service connection for a dental disability for compensation purposes and service connection for VA outpatient dental treatment are both granted.,The issues of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (as secondary to jaw condition) and sleep impairment are remanded.

The Veteran's request for a higher rating for his left elbow disability was denied as the evidence did not show flexion limited to 110 degrees, extension limited to 45 degrees, supination limited to 30 degrees, or pronation limited to 60 degrees. The current rating of 10 percent is based on limitation of motion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of squamous cell carcinoma, residuals of basal cell carcinoma, and actinic keratosis, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any conceded exposure.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary due to a processing error in VA dependency claims, and the case is being remanded for further action.

The Board has determined that remand is necessary to obtain an adequate VA examination and opinions regarding the Veteran's service connection claims for Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) and his cause of death. The claims are related as they both involve Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to cooperate with VA examinations and the need for additional medical nexus opinions. The claim will be adjudicated again after these requirements are met.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues regarding the validity of the overpayment debt and whether it was properly created. The Appellant is seeking a hearing, but as she did not respond within the required time frame, the Board will proceed with the appeal.

The Veteran's right and left calf disabilities are rated at 20 percent each since October 28, 2010. The Board has found that the current ratings for these conditions are appropriate based on moderately severe muscle injuries. However, the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded as the Veteran has not submitted the required form.

The Board denied a survivor's pension prior to March 29, 2021 because the appellant's income exceeded the applicable maximum annual pension rates (MAPRs).

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder. The Veteran contends that his current diagnosis is related to military service or secondary to a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a medical opinion regarding the cause of death and exposure to herbicide agents.