Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's left lower extremity DVT was granted a disability rating of 20 percent, effective January 18, 2021. The condition is characterized by persistent stasis pigmentation and intermittent edema in the leg, with symptoms relieved by elevation and compression hosiery.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a liver condition, finding that there was no evidence showing a causal relationship between his asbestos exposure and respiratory disorder and his liver condition.

The Board has granted a special apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits to the appellant, in the amount of the dependency allowance for S.C.C., on behalf of their dependent adult child. This decision is based on the appellant demonstrating financial hardship and not causing undue hardship to the Veteran.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and the claim for a compensable rating is denied.,Prior to December 30, 2011, the Veteran’s dysthymic disorder was rated at 30 percent. The Board found that his symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation based on the criteria set forth in Diagnostic Code 9433.,Effective December 30, 2011, the Veteran's dysthymic disorder is rated at 70 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran's current skin disorders did not have their onset in service or are otherwise related to his period of service, including as a result of exposure to herbicides. The weight of evidence does not support a finding of service connection for the claimed condition.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a dental disability and liver disability due to insufficient evidence or procedural issues. The Veteran's hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable prior to November 25, 2019.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's deformed right and left big toes, finding that the symptoms are severe enough to be considered equivalent to amputation of the great toe. The decision does not address service connection theory or exposure basis.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and requests for additional information. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered with the new evidence.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection and total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected unspecified trauma-related disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a new examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for ichthyosis prior to August 13, 2018 was denied as the disability did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU was also denied because his service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the VA examiner's opinions regarding whether the Veteran's pre-existing heart condition was permanently aggravated during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a urinary disability, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his active service. The Board noted that the Veteran had enuresis during basic training but did not have any subsequent complaints or treatment until 2009.

The Veteran's employment status prior to November 2, 2016 is unclear due to incomplete records. The case is remanded for further development including obtaining Employee Health Notes and considering the TDIU claim on an extraschedular basis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for an adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right hip disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral lower extremity disorder, finding that it is not causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during service, including exposure to herbicide agents. The Board also found that the current disorder is not caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board has decided that the Veteran is not entitled to a clothing allowance for the year 2015 due to Ammonium Lactate cream, as it did not cause irreparable damage to his outer garments. The case of the year 2017 clothing allowance claim is remanded due to missing relevant documents.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to incomplete records and a need for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral foot condition. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his foot conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of spina bifida, finding that it is a congenital defect that pre-existed military service and was not subject to superimposed disease or injury during service.