Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tetraplegia, finding that he was on active duty at the time of his September 1983 motor vehicle accident resulting in his paralysis. The decision is based on direct evidence showing a causal relationship between the MVA and the current disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neurological disorder, to include essential tremors, as due to exposure to herbicide agents and/or exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune. The evidence did not support a link between the claimed condition and service or any presumptive conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant withdrew her appeal before a decision was made.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of unfavorable ankylosis. The Veteran’s right foot drop is part and parcel of his service-connected radiculopathy.,A separate compensable rating for bowel incontinence associated with the lumbar spine disability is also denied as it is adequately contemplated in the current ratings.

The Veteran's right foot hammer toe disability was granted a 10 percent rating effective June 11, 2016. A higher rating is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal of nonservice-connected pension due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's specified trauma and stressor related disorder is rated at a 50 percent prior to October 31, 2019, and at a 100 percent thereafter.,The Board has determined that the Veteran's TDIU claim should be remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for a dental disorder for compensation purposes as there is no evidence of any diagnosed or treated condition that would warrant such a claim.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of MGIB-SR education benefits was properly created due to the Veteran's discharge from the Selected Reserve on September 4, 2003. The appeal is remanded for further action including obtaining updated financial information and determining whether a waiver of recovery of the overpayment is warranted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's blurred vision, which is claimed to have started during service. The VA examiner found that there was no head injury in 1966 and defective vision noted at separation, but did not find sufficient evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Veteran's ulcerative colitis has worsened, and the Board is remanding to schedule an examination and obtain outstanding treatment records.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal regarding an earlier effective date for the grant of Total Disability Independent Employment (TDIU) because it was previously denied in a January 2017 decision and there is no indication that he filed a motion for reconsideration or appealed to the Court.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for liver cancer was granted based on exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, effective March 14, 2017. The Board denied an earlier effective date as there were no prior claims or communications that could be considered informal claims for the same condition.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for a clothing allowance for the use of bilateral ankle braces. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a chipped tooth, finding that there was no evidence of any dental disorder related to active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal for aid and attendance for his spouse has been dismissed as he requested its withdrawal during a Board hearing. The issues of service connection for brain tumor and loss of vision will be addressed in separate decisions.

The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the condition and service, including any exposure to herbicides or contaminated water. The Veteran's claim was based on his belief that he developed symptoms during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's lower extremity neuropathy is related to his in-service herbicide exposure. The claims are also reopened due to new and material evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the current severity of the Veteran's right 5th metatarsal status post fracture. The Veteran needs a new examination to evaluate his disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient service connection opinion and missing documents. The Veteran's basal cell carcinoma is not considered a presumptive condition for Agent Orange exposure, but further examination is needed to determine its etiology.