Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's discharge was not due to persistent misconduct, and thus his character of discharge is not a bar to VA benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is related to his active duty service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the matter is not ripe for appellate review as there are outstanding issues regarding the physical custody of S.C. and the parties' income and expenses that need to be resolved.

The Board has determined that the matter is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues and requests additional information from the parties.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there is no justiciable case or controversy regarding entitlement to SMC, which was granted in a previous decision.

The Veteran's case is being remanded to obtain additional private treatment records related to his left eye iritis. The current rating for the condition has been increased, but further review is needed.

The Veteran's cause of death was peritoneal mesothelioma. The VA medical opinion determined that the Veteran's post-service career as a telephone line splicer contributed more to his development of mesothelioma than his military service, and therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for compression fracture, T-10, T-11 with degenerative changes was denied. The Board found that the Veteran's range of motion did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion. The claim for TDIU prior to October 19, 2020 was also denied.

The Veteran's right hip chronic capsulitis and sacroiliitis (loss of flexion) has been granted a 10% initial disability rating.,The Veteran's left hip chronic capsulitis and sacroiliitis (loss of flexion) has been granted a 10% initial disability rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation and a prior effective date for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ due to his failure to attend necessary VA examinations.

The Board has determined that there was not substantial compliance with a previous remand and thus the case must be returned for further development, including obtaining an opinion from a VA clinician regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acinic cell parotid gland carcinoma and whether it is proximately due to or the result of exposure to chemicals during service.

The Veteran's sacroiliitis resulted in significant pain and mobility issues, including spasms and abnormal gait. The Board found that a rating of 40 percent was warranted for the entire period on appeal.

The Board has decided that the appellant's claim for DIC benefits as a stepchild of the Veteran should be remanded to allow her to provide evidence establishing her legitimacy as a stepchild, and then to readjudicate the application to reopen the claim.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's left varicocele, finding that the evidence did not show complete atrophy or removal of both testes. The claim is based on direct service connection and no other theory.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for chronic adjustment disorder and his TDIU claim were both denied. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms are attributable to non-service-connected conditions, and there is no evidence of exceptional or unusual disability requiring extra-schedular consideration.

The Board has remanded the claims for left hand and right hand arthritis, as well as the TDIU claim due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's testimony indicates his conditions have worsened since the last examination in July 2015.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral eye peripheral vision loss and photophobia as due to service-connected traumatic brain injury. The remaining issues of service connection are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of his bilateral eye disability, finding that there was no evidence linking his diagnosed conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia with an effective date of December 28, 2012. The decision is based on the presumption that exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune caused or contributed to the Veteran's condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to provide the appellant with a DRO hearing as requested, and she was not provided an opportunity for a Board hearing after her request for a DRO hearing. The case is now scheduled for a DRO hearing at the San Juan RO.