Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's spinal stenosis is granted an increased disability rating of 40 percent, effective November 1, 2012. The initial disability ratings for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve remain denied. The right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve's disability rating from February 28, 2014 to November 18, 2015 is restored to 20 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for deep venous thrombosis right lower extremity was denied in a final rating decision. The Board has now reopened the claim and remanded it for further examination.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for his service-connected neurological impairment of the right lower extremity was denied as there is no evidence of a factual increase in disability within one year prior to his October 1, 2013 claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current liver disorder, diagnosed as hepatic steatosis, is related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examiner to provide opinions regarding service connection and aggravation of pre-existing conditions.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for a liver disability, finding that an adequate opinion regarding its etiology was not provided by the VA examiner in August 2022. The Veteran's liver condition is being requested to be evaluated again with consideration given to whether it is related to or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities (IBS and GERD) or obesity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's neurogenic bladder is related to his service-connected lumbar strain and has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 10 percent for limitation of flexion to 60 degrees, and a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's Hodgkin's lymphoma is being remanded for further investigation into potential exposure to hazardous chemicals or toxins while stationed at Fort McClellan.

The Board has granted additional compensation benefits based on the Veteran's son, J., being recognized as his dependent child for VA purposes.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for accrued NSC death pension benefits greater than $4,020.44 due to a lack of evidence showing additional last expenses paid by him.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no service connection issues were decided.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information about whether the Veteran's bilateral eye disability is a congenital disease or defect, and if so, whether any other disease or injury was superimposed upon it as a result of service.

The Board denied service connection for a sleep disorder (including obstructive sleep apnea) and an upper respiratory disorder (including sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and seasonal allergies), finding that the Veteran did not have current diagnoses of these conditions. The Board also found no evidence to support presumptive service connection due to exposure to fine particulate matter.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability, finding no evidence of bone loss or compensable dental disability during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an additional opinion regarding whether the Veteran's obesity, caused by his service-connected right and left foot disabilities, aggravates his peripheral insufficiency of the bilateral lower extremities.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for DIC benefits as a surviving spouse of the Veteran due to her marriage not meeting the required length and timing eligibility criteria set forth in VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right and left elbow disabilities due to incomplete development.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to its inextricability with a separate rating appeal for service-connected low back disability. The Veteran's representative stated he did not understand the importance of submitting VA Form 21-8940, and updated treatment records are needed.

The Veteran's duodenal ulcer was granted a 20 percent rating from October 19, 2011 through February 4, 2018.