Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for hiatal hernia as secondary to service-connected duodenal ulcer due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for an independent medical expert's opinion.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed without prejudice due to his death and the lack of proper substitution by an eligible individual.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's peripheral artery disease, as it may be related to service. The issue will be remanded for this purpose.

The Board has ordered a VA examination to assess the Veteran's upper extremity and bladder neurologic disabilities associated with his service-connected lumbar spine disability. The Veteran reported urination difficulties, right hand numbness, and tremors. These issues need further evaluation.

The Board dismissed the appeal as moot because the Veteran's claim for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA benefits was resolved in his favor by the Committee.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that he maintains substantially gainful employment and is not rendered unable to obtain or maintain such employment as a result of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for right lower extremity varicose veins is not possible due to a prior reversal and revision based on clear and unmistakable error in the original decision.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a skin condition, to include as secondary to service-connected right wrist fracture residuals (now claimed as right hand disability).

Service connection is granted for squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue due to in-service herbicide agent exposure. The skin disorder issue remains remanded as insufficient evidence was provided regarding its etiology.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded due to the need for extra-schedular consideration given his culinary arts background and physical limitations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is at least as likely as not caused by exposure to Gulf War environmental exposures, such as oil fires and burn pits in service. Therefore, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has determined that the Appellant's military service does not qualify for VA benefits and has remanded to develop his underlying claims for stroke residuals and right eye blindness.

The Veteran's service-connected gout and degenerative joint disease of the right and left feet are being remanded for further evaluation due to increased severity since his last examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder, including discoid lupus, and cataracts, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service or presumed exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied service connection for neurological disabilities of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, as well as right shoulder, elbow, neck, back, and knee conditions. The Veteran's claims were based on his contention that these conditions are secondary to his service-connected cervical and lumbar spine conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a left thumb fracture (left thumb disorder) and also denied entitlement to extraschedular consideration. The decision found that the available schedular ratings were adequate, and there was no evidence of marked interference with employment or frequent periods of hospitalization.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his service-connected pulmonary nodule determined to be a granuloma and mitral valve prolapse with chest pain have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals.

The Board has determined that the remand directives have not been substantially complied with and another remand is necessary to obtain an adequate VA medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's cause of death, including whether it was due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's daughter M.S. is granted additional VA educational assistance benefits in excess of 1 month and 21 days under the Transfer of Entitlement provisions of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, subject to a statutory cap of 48 months of aggregate benefits.

The Board has remanded the case for referral to the Director, Compensation Service, for extraschedular consideration of TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.