Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's left leg varicose veins are not manifested by symptoms of persistent edema, stasis pigmentation or eczema, or ulceration. Therefore, the criteria for a higher rating than 10 percent have not been met.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disorder is being remanded for a new examination to assess the current extent and severity of his service-connected disability. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is also being remanded due to its inextricability with the above issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in medical opinions regarding the Veteran's chronic myeloid leukemia and its relation to herbicide exposure. A new VA examination is needed to address these issues.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of exocrine pancreatic dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected diabetes, finding that the evidence is in equipoise and affording the Veteran the benefit of the doubt.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for skin rash and jungle rot have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The cases are now remanded for further examination and medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions, particularly in relation to presumed exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral lagophthalmos, left eye trichiasis (entropion), bilateral punctate keratitis, and cataracts in his eyes. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has received additional evidence and is remanding the cases to the AOJ for consideration of this new information.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's service-connected bilateral dry eye syndrome with light sensitivity, effective as of February 22, 2022.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and further development is required.

The Veteran's hip disabilities are being remanded for new disability examinations to determine the current severity of her service-connected hip disabilities.

The Veteran's low back disability is rated at 20 percent, but no higher, throughout the appeal period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's discharge from service does not constitute a bar to VA benefits due to compelling circumstances warranting prolonged absence, and therefore his period of service is considered honorable for VA purposes.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development and lack of compliance with prior remand directives. The appellant seeks service connection for a low back disability, which includes degenerative disk disease (DDD).

The Veteran's ex-spouse is not entitled to an apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits because they were divorced prior to the filing of the current apportionment claim.

The Veteran's separate 10 percent ratings for residuals of gunshot wounds to the right thigh muscle groups XIII, XIV and XV are restored.,The reduction in rating for right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy from 20% to 10% is denied.

The Board has remanded the pension claim for additional information, specifically to obtain and associate the Veteran's Leave and Earning Statements (LES) with the record.

The Veteran's death was not caused by service-connected conditions, and he did not have any pending claims at the time of his death. Therefore, service connection for the cause of death is denied, basic eligibility for survivor's pension (death pension) benefits are denied, and accrued benefits are also denied.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for VR&E benefits, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for a VA clothing allowance for 2015 was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran, and no final decision could be made.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the causes of the Veteran's cardiovascular disease and liver disorder.