Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the base of the tongue, finding that it is not a respiratory cancer and thus not covered by presumptive service connection based on herbicide exposure. The Board also found insufficient evidence to establish direct service connection.

The Board has decided to remand both claims for patellofemoral syndrome of the right and left knees due to additional VA medical evidence being added to the record.

The Board has remanded the cases due to concerns about the duty to assist and the adequacy of the reasons and bases for the decision. Specifically, a new VA examination is required to address functional loss caused by flare-ups or repetitive use over time.

The Board denied service connection for basal cell carcinoma due to a lack of evidence showing it was incurred in or aggravated by active service, and the symptoms were not chronic or manifested within one year post-service.

The Board denied service connection for a skin condition affecting the torso, finding that there is no current diagnosis of such a condition and thus not meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for neurological symptoms of the hands and fingers, finding no evidence to support a link between these conditions and active service or an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal condition, specifically his January 1976 stomach surgery.

The Board denied service connection for benign neck neuroma and malignant schwannoma (brain tumor) claimed as due to exposure to ionizing radiation, finding insufficient evidence to support the claims.,No new or material evidence was presented to reopen the previously denied claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of other specified trauma and stressor related disorder is at least as likely as not related to his in-service traumatic stressors, thus granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of consideration of the appellant's argument regarding Agent Orange exposure and its potential link to the Veteran’s glioblastoma.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting opinions in a previous VA examination. The Veteran will need new examinations and records to determine if his disabilities are related to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's death did not result in any accrued benefits being due to the appellant, as he was not entitled to any VA benefits at the time of his death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin disability, finding that there was no evidence linking his current skin condition to his active service or in-service asbestos exposure.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for chalazion of the left eye, finding that it was caused by his service-connected retinal detachment, bilateral, visual field loss.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic recurrent vaginitis has been rated at 10 percent since May 27, 2008. The Board found that the condition required continuous treatment but was controlled by such treatment, thus not warranting an increased rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code due to the Universidad de Granada in Spain not being an approved educational institution by VA.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development and adjudication, including obtaining medical records and determining reimbursable costs.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding service connection for collagenous colitis with recurrent diarrhea. The Veteran is entitled to a new VA medical opinion to determine if his condition had its onset in service or is related to his service.

The Veteran's hyperhidrosis, a qualifying chronic disability for the Persian Gulf War presumption, is granted as service connected.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for TDIU, SMC based on aid and attendance, and SMP due to the death of the appellant.