Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has previously found that the Appellant's NROTC indoctrination training is INACDUTRA and could potentially establish eligibility for VA benefits. However, attempts to obtain her NROTC records have been unsuccessful due to insufficient information provided in previous requests.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his right leg disability prior to December 9, 2013 was denied. From December 9, 2013, the rating remained at 30 percent.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for automobile and adaptive equipment based on a service-connected disability, as well as special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's residuals of a right inguinal hernia repair, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for such an increase.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for traumatic arthritis of the cervical spine was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a disability rating greater than 20 percent prior to June 12, 2018, and greater than 30 percent beginning that date.

The Board denied service connection for gout with arthritis and ischemic heart disease, including as a result of exposure to Agent Orange or other chemicals, due to lack of evidence showing the conditions were incurred in service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for IBD, including UC and Crohn's disease. The case is being sent back for a new opinion that considers the Veteran's assertions about PTSD affecting his symptoms of UC.

The Veteran's left knee condition, including a femoral condyle with grade II injury and stress fracture of the tibial plateau, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found no evidence to support an increased rating.

The Board has found that the medical opinions obtained thus far addressing the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral lower extremity neurological disabilities have been inadequate. The appeal for service connection is remanded due to insufficient analysis in previous opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence to determine if the Veteran's gout is related to his service. The claim will be returned for a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for neurological problems, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence to link the symptoms to service.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to evaluate the Veteran's claim for a bilateral foot disability, including Morton's neuroma and metatarsalgia. The examiner is to identify all diagnosed foot disorders during the appeal period and determine their relationship to service-connected conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's keratoconus, bilateral eyes. The claim will be returned for further development and an examination by a VA clinician.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (leukemia) due to lack of new and material evidence within one year of notification of the December 2006 rating decision, which is considered final.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection for ptosis, corneal pellucid marginal degeneration, and vitreous floaters. The Veteran's bilateral pseudophakia is already service connected.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for his spouse as a dependent, due to the Veteran withdrawing the appeal before a decision was made.

The Board has remanded the reduction from 100 percent to 10 percent for adenocarcinoma of the colon and the rating issues for the period from March 1, 2016, to November 3, 2021, as well as beginning November 4, 2021.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran has any recurrent malaria residuals and their relationship to active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for nonservice connected pension benefits as he did not meet the minimum active duty service requirement, despite his claims of two periods of active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's scleroderma began during his military service and is related to it, granting service connection for this condition.