Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection, SMC, and DEA benefits due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's left eye conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for compensable ratings for his right little finger and right ring finger disabilities, finding that the evidence does not warrant a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability for compensation purposes is denied as he does not have a compensable dental disability. The matter of his eligibility for treatment purposes must be referred to VHA.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a sleep disorder and skin condition due to incomplete verification of his claimed Southwest Asia service during Desert Storm. The RO is instructed to take all appropriate steps to verify this service, including obtaining personnel records and unit rosters.

The Veteran's left hand disability, specifically the flexion and extension of fingers including the thumb, was rated at a 10 percent level due to functional loss caused by pain.

The Veteran's residuals of gallbladder removal are rated at a 30 percent throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for VR&E Category 1 status, and the Board has dismissed the case as a result.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's essential tremor, including whether it is related to his service in Vietnam. The Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for skin disability, including squamous cell carcinoma, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current skin conditions and active service or herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Crohn's Disease, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for Crohn's disease status post intestinal resection and ileostomy (claimed as anemia) has been granted. The case is remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted, and the TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's surviving spouse, L.B., was granted additional dependency compensation for being a dependent spouse and as a substitute party who paid for the last sickness and burial of her. The effective date is set to the date of the award in November 2013.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence. The TDIU claim is also being considered throughout the appeal period.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant died during the pendency of her DIC claim, and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the matter is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues and remands the case for full compliance with contested claims procedures.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to his pancreatic cancer, which was found to be related to in-service exposure to pesticides.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right leg reflex sympathic dystrophy is related to his military service, granting the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of breathing problems and chronic sleeplessness have been withdrawn. The claim for high cholesterol has been denied as it is not a disability for VA compensation purposes. Service connection for bilateral vision disability has also been denied.,Issues related to PFB, CTS (left wrist), CTS (right wrist), bilateral hearing loss, and right foot disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical records, and the Veteran's representative is advised to request a new hearing if desired.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for essential thrombocytopenia, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between the condition and active duty.