Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is related to his service, and therefore grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence and need for further examination, including on intercostal neuralgia and upper extremity impairment.

The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, and his condition is currently rated at 50 percent.

The VA has not determined the appellant's eligibility for VA home loan guaranty benefits due to his discharge under other than honorable conditions. The case is being remanded to obtain necessary personnel and service treatment records, as well as supporting documentation from the appellant’s representative.

The Veteran's service-connected foot disabilities prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful occupation.

The Board found that the Veteran's disability was incurred in a combat zone and granted his appeal, reversing the previous decision to withhold part of his VA compensation due to severance pay.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's file regarding this matter may have been lost or destroyed, and therefore remands the case for the AOJ to reconstruct the record and upload all documentation related to the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her service-connected other specified trauma and stressor related disorder is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's RUE disorder is rated at 40 percent since June 25, 2019. The Board has granted a higher rating for his service-connected right upper extremity neuropathy.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's granulomatous lung disease, finding that his FVC was at least 92 percent predicted and not meeting the criteria for any higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating prior to December 14, 2018 was denied as his residuals of vertebral fracture did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating from December 14, 2018 is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the severity and etiology of his bilateral lower radiculopathy.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA survivor benefits as she was not H.G.'s surviving spouse due to their divorce and her acknowledgment that they were legally divorced.

The appeal for DIC benefits is dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for colon cancer and prostate disorder, both of which were secondary to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune. The evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's time at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right-sided neck mass, including as due to exposure to toxic substances, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or any chemical exposures.

The Veteran's claims for additional compensation allowances for his stepdaughter, stepson, and wife are being remanded due to the need to locate missing records from a specific period. The effective date of any award is also being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his service-connected deviated nasal septum, finding that it does not meet the criteria for a minimum 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6502.

The Board has decided that the clothing allowance claim cannot be processed due to missing documentation and has ordered the AOJ to reconstruct the record and upload all relevant documents.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a separate ear or skin disorder causing fluid leakage from the Veteran's ears, and thus service connection cannot be established.