Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for basal cell carcinoma and paresthesias of the lower extremities were denied. The claim for a compensable rating for an adjustment disorder was remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of nasal trauma is granted as his symptoms began during active duty and have continued since.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for essential tremors, finding that it is less likely than not related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's cause of death is multiple myeloma, which was not service connected at the time. The appellant contends that exposure to contaminated waters while serving at Fort Leonard Wood caused his death. The Board finds sufficient evidence for a remand due to potential relationship between active service and cause of death.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for TDIU, and the Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for lymphedema, left lower extremity was denied. The initial increased rating claim for lymphedema, testicles with voiding dysfunction associated with lymphedema, right lower extremity was also denied. SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ due to erectile dysfunction secondary to lymphedema, testicles with voiding dysfunction was granted. TDIU from July 11, 2017, to November 6, 2019, was granted.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which is a radiogenic disease. The claim will be referred to the Department of Defense for dose assessment and consideration under special development procedures.

The Board found that the appellant's initial period of service was honorable, and his subsequent discharge under other than honorable conditions did not bar him from VA benefits due to dishonorable conduct. The appeal is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peptic ulcer disease (also claimed as stomach ulcers), to include as due to tactical herbicide agent exposure, has been granted. The case is remanded for further development and an examination.

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

The Board has decided to remand the claim for service connection of colon cancer due to insufficient medical opinion regarding herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's testicular cancer was present within one year of discharge, warranting service connection on a presumptive basis.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical care provided at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota on June 4, 2017 is granted because the treatment was necessary due to a serious medical emergency and VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to a lack of referral for extraschedular consideration following the grant of service connection for the right hand condition. The case is returned to the Director of Compensation Service for further review.

The Board has remanded the service connection claim for essential tremors due to an inadequate VA medical opinion.

The Board denied the claim for accrued benefits in excess of $45,161 as there are no additional benefits due to the surviving spouse that remain unpaid.

The Veteran's service-connected Crohn's disease has been rated at 10 percent, but the Board has now granted a higher initial rating of 30 percent effective April 30, 2014.

The Veteran's right foot hammertoe disability is granted a 10 percent rating, but no higher.

The Veteran's right-hand tendon rupture was not caused by VA care, and the Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of negligence or fault on the part of VA. The delay in diagnosis did not cause the injuries to continue.

The Board has not found sufficient evidence to determine if the Veteran's hypopigmentation is related to his service in Saudi Arabia. The case is being sent back for further examination and opinion.