Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral foot disorders was denied. From December 21, 2016 to November 7, 2019, the Veteran received a 30% rating. The appeal is now at 50%, but no higher.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's sleep disorder. The Veteran will need a VA examination conducted by a physician with experience in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral retrocalcaneal exostosis as it is not proximately due to or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected radiculopathy.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete records, specifically the February 2020 x-ray results of his right knee. The VA needs to obtain these records and review them with a clinician who can determine if they affect the accuracy of the August 2020 examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for lipoma is denied. The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a urinary disorder, special monthly compensation at the housebound rate prior to July 18, 2013 and based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the VA examination conducted in October 2019 is inadequate and remands for an additional examination to determine if any diagnosed gastrointestinal disorders are etiologically related to active duty service or aggravated by such service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals seeking service connection for bilateral lower extremity disorders, bilateral foot disorders, and residuals of lower extremity surgeries.

The Veteran's right wrist disability, specifically the residuals of a fractured styloid process of the right ulna, has been granted a 10 percent rating effective April 2, 2014.

The Board denied service connection for back pain as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient compliance with prior remand directives and the need for a retrospective opinion regarding the date of onset of the Veteran's symptoms, as well as an explanation of which nerves are encompassed by his service-connected disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for transient ischemic attack (TIA) as there is no current diagnosis of TIA and the evidence does not support a finding that he had one at any time during the pendency of his claim or recent to the filing of the claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence to determine if the Veteran's left eye disability is related to service. A VA examination is needed to clarify this issue.

The Board has remanded the claim for a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to August 22, 2016 due to incomplete development and undeliverable mail. The Veteran is asked to provide their current address and complete a VA Form 21-8940.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's other specified trauma- and stressor-related disorder, finding that it is related to his deployment in Vietnam.

The Veteran's right claw foot and hammer toes are found to be proximately due to or the result of his service-connected right ankle degenerative joint disease, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left foot disorder due to insufficient evidence and need for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of colon cancer is at least as likely as not related to his in-service asbestos exposure, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for varicose veins, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his active service and the condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's left hip lipoma and its residuals are related to his active service.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for panic disorder was denied. Before June 10, 2020, the rating remained at 30 percent. After June 10, 2020, a higher rating of more than 50 percent was not granted.