Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected bilateral fungal infection of the feet, finding that the condition did not meet the criteria for any higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for male reproductive disability, including atrophy of testicles and sterility, claiming it was due to radiation and herbicide exposure. The Board found that the pre-existing condition (mumps orchitis) did not meet the criteria for service connection as there was no evidence of aggravation by service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the grant of Total Disability Rating Independent of Service Connection (TDIU) effective from the date of his claim.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for medial epicondylitis of the right elbow and tendonitis of the left hand were denied. The Veteran was granted a compensable rating (10%) for tendonitis of the left-hand effective August 29, 2012.

The Veteran's service-connected right forearm laceration with medial nerve involvement is being remanded for an updated VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing documentation related to the claims for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses. The AOJ is required to reconstruct and upload all relevant records.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if the Veteran's service between September 2004 and January 2005 qualifies for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a right ear pain disability due to inadequate examination and lack of evidence regarding the onset and etiology of the condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for overactive bladder and neurological disorder of the left lower extremity have been dismissed. The appeal for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for intervertebral disc syndrome has been remanded.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and initial compensable rating for residuals of basal cell carcinoma of the left nasolabial groove status post excision are being remanded due to the need for additional examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient compliance with previous directives and inadequate examination reports. The Veteran's right leg disability, including vascular condition/arterial insufficiency, is being reviewed for service connection.

The Veteran's pterygium does not result in any compensable symptoms, and thus a compensable rating for this condition is denied.

The Board denied service connection for rheumatic fever residuals, finding that the Veteran did not have a current disability and there was no evidence of any residuals from an illness in service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and a need for an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board found the appellant's discharge from service was under dishonorable conditions due to willful and persistent misconduct, thus denying his claim for VA compensation benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a new VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hip pain is related to his in-service pelvic injury, specifically addressing if the residuals of the pelvic injury fully resolved prior to discharge and why the hip pain may be more likely attributed to radiculopathy from his back.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of June 26, 2006 for adding his spouse D.A. as a dependent to his VA disability compensation award, stating that there was no evidence of prior notification and that the legal provisions governing effective dates were clear.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination and a need for new evidence. The Veteran's lung diseases, including left pleural effusion and basilar atelectasis, are being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for urinary condition and prostate condition due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the nature of these conditions.