Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental condition for the purpose of treatment is remanded. The claim for compensation purposes for periodontal disease was denied as there is no compensable disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development for the dental treatment claim, and it will be adjudicated again.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals, varicocelectomy; inflammation of the prostate; insufficient sperm count with testicular biopsy; and hyperlipidemia are all denied as there is no current disability or evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the bilateral feet, finding that it is not related to his military service and did not manifest within one year of separation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic progredient diffuse alveolar damage is denied as there is no current diagnosis of this condition.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed. The appeal involving total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted from July 16, 2012.

The Veteran's character of discharge was upgraded to honorable conditions, allowing him to receive VA benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a stroke, finding that there was no evidence linking his stroke to his active military service or Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's skin condition is increased to a 60 percent disabling rating, which is the maximum schedular rating permitted for Diagnostic Code (DC) 7806.

The Veteran's request for a Board hearing was withdrawn due to his medical condition. The case is being returned to the RO for scheduling a DRO hearing in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for respiratory disorders and nose and sinus disabilities. The claims are now remanded for further development, including obtaining VA medical records and arranging in-person examinations.

The Veteran's right elbow strain is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has ordered a remand to assess whether additional functional limitations exist that warrant an increased rating.

The Veteran's fungal infection has not shown any compensable symptoms prior to January 10, 2020. Beginning January 10, 2020, the severity of his fungal infection is evaluated as 30 percent.,Prior to January 10, 2020, the Veteran's right lower extremity artery disease has not shown any compensable symptoms. Beginning January 10, 2020, the severity of his condition is evaluated as 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the claim due to insufficient reasoning and lack of addendum medical opinions regarding service connection for essential tremors, including as a qualifying condition under 38 U.S.C. § 1117 and 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.

The Board has found that there was not substantial compliance with the March 2016 remand directives and must remand the matter again for corrective action. The issues on appeal are dependent on whether the appellant satisfies the criteria of being considered the Veteran's 'child' on the basis of permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining age 18.

The Veteran's cardiac disorder, including uncontrolled angina, is related to service and secondary to his PTSD. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for further medical evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's exposure to various chemicals during service, including primer, paint, fiberglass, sandblasting material, fuel fire, asbestos, and contaminants. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims due to a failure to provide proper notice of the December 2020 supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral cholesteatoma, status-post mastoidectomy and left ear hearing loss. The criteria for a compensable disability rating were not met for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for VA pension was denied, and the case has been dismissed due to the appellant's death.