Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left ankle arthrosis, right ankle arthrosis, and a neck disability due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by limited extension and flexion, is now rated at 30 percent effective from September 11, 2019.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequacies in an August 2013 VA examiner's opinion and a need for clarification on pre-existing condition allegations. The Veteran is required to undergo a new examination and provide addendum opinions regarding the etiology of his diagnosed foot disorders.

The Veteran's chronic blepharitis has manifested by periodic eye irritation, including pain, eye watering, and foreign body sensation. The preponderance of the evidence is against a finding that the eye disability caused visual impairment or disfigurement.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's full-time National Guard service qualifies for Chapter 33 benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, leading to a rating increase from 40% to 50%. The effective date is pending further clarification.

The Board has denied service connection for thoracic outlet syndrome, finding no current diagnosis of the condition. The claim is remanded to consider a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral upper extremity tremors, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The examiner must opine whether these tremors are related to an in-service injury or disease, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of Osgood Schlattner disease, which includes shin splints, was granted with a noncompensable rating effective March 23, 2015. The Veteran also received increased ratings and earlier effective dates for his PTSD with depressive disorder and alcohol abuse.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no service connection issues were decided.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to August 9, 2009. Therefore, the claim for an effective date prior to August 9, 2009 for TDIU is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection of cold injury residuals of his right and left feet, finding that the earliest possible effective date is December 13, 2016, which coincides with the date of receipt of his claim.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his right foot degenerative joint disease is being remanded due to the need for additional VA clinical records and an examination.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. §1151 for congestive heart failure has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's residuals of a gastrocnemius tear of the left leg are rated at 10 percent prior to January 3, 2019 and at 30 percent on and after that date. The claim for higher rating is denied.,Prior to November 14, 2017, the Veteran's epicondylitis of the left elbow was rated as 0 percent. On and after this date, a 10 percent rating has been granted.

The Veteran's back disability has not been shown to warrant a rating in excess of 40 percent, as the evidence does not demonstrate unfavorable ankylosis. The right and left lower extremity radiculopathy associated with his back disability have also not been shown to warrant ratings higher than 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion in denying service connection for right-breast adenocarcinoma, and a new addendum opinion is needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for cardiovascular disorders and psychiatric conditions. The Veteran's claims are pending further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the evidence regarding service connection for multiple myeloma and its cause. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered with additional medical records obtained.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a dental condition has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.