Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for retroactive payment of withheld VA disability compensation, with attention to his concurrent MRP and CRDP program, from November 6, 2014.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for subcortical white matter lesion of the posterior left frontal lobe and low executive frontal systems functioning, as well as her increased rating claims for generalized anxiety disorder, lumbar strain with intervertebral disc syndrome, and lumbar radiculopathy of the right lower extremity. The Veteran withdrew her appeals for these issues prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's initial claim for service-connected colorectal cancer residuals was granted, but a noncompensable rating was assigned prior to September 18, 2008. From September 18, 2008 onward, the Veteran is rated at 30 percent for his colorectal cancer residuals.

The Veteran's diaphragm paralysis with nerve damage is rated at 50 percent prior to December 18, 2019 and 90 percent effective December 18, 2019.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for her left thumb injury with limited motion is remanded due to the inadequacy of the January 2022 VA examination and the need for an addendum opinion.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam service.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's skin condition, specifically whether it is related to service-connected diabetes and/or herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to active service or Persian Gulf exposure.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of a right eye injury and remanded the issues of entitlement to an increased rating for residuals of a right tibia fracture and TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal regarding his competency to handle disbursement of VA funds is remanded for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's death occurred before the eligibility criteria for a government-furnished headstone or grave marker were established, and he was buried in a private cemetery. Therefore, his grave cannot be provided with such a marker.

The Veteran's service-connected schizoaffective disorder resulted in total occupational and social impairment from October 30, 2014 to November 14, 2016.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion on the left foot injury of the bipartite sesamoids and addressing the TDIU claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's tonsillar cancer is related to his exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for additional dependency compensation for S.V.G. under 38 U.S.C. § 1115 and remanded his request for apportionment of VA compensation benefits for L.B.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for hiatal hernia with esophageal reflux is being remanded due to the need for a more comprehensive VA examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with a prior Board remand directive. The Veteran's right eye disability needs to be re-evaluated during a flare-up of symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claims of increased ratings and service connection. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent for panic disorder prior to August 7, 2020.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected bilateral lower extremity exertional compartment syndrome and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for further medical examination and opinion regarding nerve involvement.

The Board has granted service connection for both the right and left foot conditions, finding that these conditions began during or are related to active service.