Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for ulcerative colitis, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his military service. The Board also found that ulcerative colitis is not a presumptive disease under the provisions of the Persian Gulf Veterans' Act.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information about the Veteran's service in Vietnam. They need to obtain his personnel records and determine if he served on any ships within the 12 nautical mile territorial waters of Vietnam or otherwise served in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for tonsil disorder with residuals and respiratory disorder (including mild obstructive disease) due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for cerebrovascular disease and carotid artery disease, finding that these conditions are secondary to his service-connected ischemic heart disease.

The Board denied service connection for loss of veins in the left testicle and loss of use of the right testicle, as well as increased ratings for epididymitis, restless leg syndrome (right and left lower extremities), and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.,The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing that his conditions began during service or were related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral vascular disease of the right lower extremity, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between his current condition and either service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding medical records and a need for further development regarding the Veteran's colorectal cancer.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's myasthenia gravis, including whether it is related to service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete income verification matching for the years 2008-2014. The TDIU claim will be readjudicated based on all available evidence, including any extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's death was due to natural causes, with lymphoma as the primary condition. The Board denied additional accrued benefits because the appellant did not provide evidence of expenses related to the last illness or burial beyond what he had already been reimbursed.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to incomplete medical examination and the need for additional financial information regarding his employment.

The Board granted a rating of 60 percent for ileoanal anastomosis with rectal stricture from October 19, 2015. Prior to that date, the Veteran's condition was rated at 40 percent.

The Veteran's hyperopia with astigmatism and presbyopia, claimed as loss of vision, was not found to be related to service or secondary to meningitis.

The Veteran's appeal for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical treatment from Tampa General Hospital is being remanded due to unclear end date of the emergency care and potential misstatement in the Statement of the Case.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatic steatosis, finding that there is no relationship between his condition and exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the issue was resolved in favor of the appellant with a full waiver granted, making it moot.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for a skin disability due to insufficient development and lack of an opinion on whether the condition is related to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's symptoms include itching, bumps, and dryness from February 2017 onwards.

The Veteran's cause of death from hepatocellular carcinoma is not related to his active service, and the Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has decided that VA incorrectly reduced the Veteran’s nonservice-connected pension benefits due to previously unreported income and has ordered further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of verification regarding the source of the Veteran's tribal income, which is used for his pension benefits.