Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for essential tremors secondary to ischemic heart disease/coronary artery disease, finding that the Veteran's essential tremors were aggravated by his myocardial infarction in October 2006.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of any temporary convalescence ratings based on recent back surgery.

The Board denied service connection for rectal cancer as secondary to exposure to ionizing radiation and the cause of death due to colorectal cancer. The decision found that there was no in-service exposure to ionizing radiation, and thus, it could not be determined that the Veteran's rectal cancer was caused by his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to lack of substantial compliance with the earlier remand. The issues include initial ratings for left hip strain and related disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's discharge under other than honorable conditions was a result of minor offenses and his service was otherwise honest, faithful, and meritorious. Therefore, the character of the Veteran's discharge from service is not a bar to VA benefits.

The Veteran's right hip DJD and bursitis with limitation of adduction is granted, but his right hip DJD and bursitis with limitation of extension of the thigh remains denied. The Veteran's sensory deficit associated with his right hip disability is granted to a maximum of 20 percent effective November 4, 2011.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits as she is not considered a child of the Veteran under VA regulations.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for right eye blindness has been reopened, but the claim remains denied.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for leukemia has been dismissed as withdrawn by his attorney.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of HTLV, finding that it is not causally or etiologically related to his service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, finding that there was no evidence of asbestos exposure and concluding that his respiratory issues were more likely due to tobacco use and other factors.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental condition, finding that there was no loss of substance of the body of the maxilla or mandible related to trauma or disease such as osteomyelitis. The Veteran's tooth loss and decay were related to his active service.

The Board has decided that there is not substantial compliance with the prior remand directives and another remand is required. The matter must be remanded again because the August 2020 VA opinion is inadequate, for the same reason an earlier VA opinion was inadequate.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete personnel records and an inadequate VA opinion regarding whether the Appellant was insane at the time of his discharge. The case will be returned for further development.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right leg varicose veins, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to her active service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including consideration of his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities and referral to the Director, Compensation Service, for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with previous remand directives regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left eye condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left elbow disability are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations conducted in January and February 2018. The Board will proceed with the adjudication of these claims after a new examination is conducted.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatic steatosis, finding that the Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune is at least as likely as not related to his condition. Service connection for hepatic stenosis was denied due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of September 5, 2001 for the grant of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for service connection for the Veteran's cause of death due to exposure to Benzene during active duty.