Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an intestinal disability and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for continued eligibility to REAP benefits after November 25, 2015 is denied as she was not enrolled in a term, quarter, or semester that spanned this period.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and opinions regarding service connection for eye disabilities. The Veteran's lay statements will be considered, but an additional VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for thoracic spine disability and TDIU prior to specific dates are being remanded due to the failure of the Veteran to report for scheduled VA examinations. Additional development is needed, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling a retrospective medical opinion.

The Veteran's right hip strain has been rated at 10 percent since the initial rating period, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the current evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the Veteran's gastrointestinal condition, which may be related to service exposure to burn pits and other in-service exposures.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a dental disability due to new and material evidence. However, it was determined that there is no current disability related to service or any other compensable condition.

The Veteran's lung disorder is not presumed to be related to his service due to exposure to herbicides. However, the Board has ordered additional development to determine if he was exposed to asbestos aboard the USS Henry W. Tucker and whether this exposure is linked to his current condition.

The appeal of service connection for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is dismissed due to the Veteran's death before a decision was made.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's neck disorder and its relationship to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board granted a 60 percent rating for post radical prostatectomy from November 24, 2014 to July 23, 2015. The Veteran's symptoms included voiding dysfunction requiring absorbent materials more than four times per day.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's neck disorder is related to service or any other condition.

The Veteran's claim for educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill for on-the-job training with OCSO from February 16, 2015 to February 15, 2016 was denied as it was filed more than one year after the program ended.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have progressed, requiring daily assistance from a licensed healthcare professional. The Board has ordered further VA evaluation and the retrieval of relevant treatment records to determine if such assistance is necessary.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right and left fifth hammer toes with hallux valgus prior to February 28, 2018 due to insufficient medical evidence and outstanding private treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded. The initial rating for right foot toe calluses and left foot toe calluses is granted at a 30 percent rating, effective January 7, 2012.

The Board has granted service connection for right foot arthritis and left foot arthritis, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his active military service.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rate of SMC based on loss of use of the right upper extremity is dismissed because he is already receiving SMC at an intermediate rate due to additional disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer residuals.