Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has found that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of a higher rating for post-phlebitic syndrome and TDIU due to lack of recent VA examination and incomplete evidence. The case is being remanded for further action.

This decision grants a rating of 10% for left thumb disability, left index finger disability, and right knee instability from July 19, 2011. It denies ratings in excess of 10% for the left-hand long finger disability, left thumb disability, left index finger disability, left knee painful limitation of motion, right knee painful limitation of motion, and left Achilles tendon with myofascial pain gastroc/soleus muscle group over the entire appeal period. The decision also grants a TDIU from March 1, 2011.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection for a neurological disorder, specifically restless leg syndrome (RLS). The pulmonary disorder claim is denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the rating for epididymitis orchitis, so the case is dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral shin splints are caused or aggravated by his service-connected total hip replacements and bilateral knee strains.

The Veteran's status post excision of basal and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is related to his military service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's right and left lower extremity peroneal nerve palsies were denied service connection as they did not manifest to a compensable degree within one year after his last exposure to herbicide agents, are not otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease, and were not caused or aggravated by his service-connected malaria.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of evidence and requests for additional information from SSA.

The Board has determined that the VA opinions provided were not in accordance with the remand instructions and requires additional opinions to be obtained. The issues of service connection for diverticulitis secondary to hiatal hernia with GERD, and benign prostate hypertrophy secondary to hypothyroidism or PTSD are being remanded.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of VA nonservice-connected pension benefits in the amount of $48,030.00 is valid and remanded for further development regarding a request to waive recovery of the overpayment.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for limitation of flexion of the left hip and impairment of the left thigh have been denied as his current levels of disability do not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the service connection of the Veteran's neck condition. The TDIU issue is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the neck condition claim.

The Veteran's right hand and forearm disabilities were incurred during or caused by his period of active service, and the claim for service connection is granted. The TDIU issue is also granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to lack of information provided by the Veteran regarding his employment status and educational background, making it impossible to determine if he is unemployable due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion and a need for additional private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of radiculopathy of the upper extremities due to conflicting evidence regarding his current disability status. Additional development, including VA examinations, is needed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for right hip ilium fracture residuals and degenerative joint disease, finding that the current 20 percent rating adequately reflects his service-connected condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diverticulitis.

The Board has granted service connection for ACL tear and remanded the issue of service connection for arthritis.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for laryngeal carcinoma has been withdrawn and dismissed.