Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for glioblastoma multiforme and cause of death, due to insufficient VA medical records. The case is being sent back for a new medical opinion based on a complete record.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bronchiectasis is granted as the disorder was shown in service and currently, with no evidence of aggravation during service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the case is not eligible for substitution by a surviving party.

The Veteran's hidradenitis suppurativa and pilonidal cyst have resulted in additional symptomology, including the removal of sweat glands in several locations throughout his body. The Board has ordered a new VA scar examination to determine the severity of his scars associated with hidradenitis suppurativa and pilonidal cyst, as well as a VA skin examination to address any other residual symptoms and functional impact.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's bilateral leg disabilities, including restless leg syndrome. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are currently in remand status.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's skin fissures condition. The examiner did not consider the Veteran's diagnosed skin fissures from March 2010 and did not adequately address whether his in-service skin complaints were consistent with his current diagnosis.

The Veteran's left hip condition is currently rated at 10 percent for limitation of extension to no worse than 5 degrees, with no other compensable limitations. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for uterine fibroids and heavy menstrual periods, finding that these conditions began during active service and were caused by the development of uterine fibroids.,Secondary service connection for anemia is also granted, as it was found to be caused by the Veteran's now-service-connected gynecological disorders.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and the need for further research on Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran's cause of death was pancreatic cancer, but the exact nature of his military service and potential exposure remains unclear.

The Veteran's right toe disability is rated at 20 percent, but no higher. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximated a moderately severe foot injury.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's foot disabilities. A new examination by a podiatrist is required.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for myalgia, finding that it was not caused by VA negligence or carelessness and that myalgias are a foreseeable risk of statin use.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal regarding an increased disability rating for intervertebral disc syndrome, degenerative joint disease, and degrative disc disease of the lumbar spine.

The Veteran's death was caused by a myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that led to leukemia, which the Board finds is associated with herbicide agent exposure during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual employability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected conditions do not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for idiopathic lymphedema of the bilateral lower extremities has been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of persistent edema and stasis pigmentation or eczema required for a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness (MUCMI) and muscle and joint pain, as well as a fatigue disorder, finding that there is no evidence of such conditions due to his Gulf War service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for withholding of Special Separation Benefits, a rating higher than 20 percent for cervical radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, and a rating higher than 30 percent for bronchitis with asthma. The appeal is REMANDED for further development regarding service connection claims for hip disorders and PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cancer of the tonsil is being remanded due to a lack of verification regarding his exposure to Agent Orange during service. The Board will attempt to verify whether he was exposed while stationed at Fort Ord and cleaning equipment from Vietnam.

The Board denied a request for an earlier effective date for the grant of a compensable rating for urethral stricture, finding that there was no prior claim and no increase in disability within one year before the January 3, 2013 claim.