Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's atrial fibrillation is not related to service, specifically his exposure to selenium gas during active duty. The evidence does not support a causal relationship between the condition and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for G-6-PD deficiency, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition was aggravated by treatment he received during his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Raynaud’s disease, scleroderma and CREST syndrome were denied as there was no evidence linking the current conditions to his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed it.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of a respiratory condition and an eye condition have been denied. The Board has also remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for PTSD, lumbosacral strain, and psoriasis.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for post traumatic arthritis of the left elbow was denied. The rating prior to May 30, 2019 was denied as he did not have limitation of extension to 100 degrees or more. From May 30, 2019, his claim was also denied as he did not meet the criteria for a 75 degree limitation of extension.

The Veteran's right foot disability, including strain and metatarsalgia from old fractures, is rated at 20 percent. Hallux valgus has resolved.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for vision disability, including cataracts and aphakia resulting in blindness of the left eye, finding that his current condition is not causally related to his active service or any incident therein.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for damage to his front teeth, finding no evidence of a compensable dental disability.

The Veteran's right tibia fracture was caused by or became worse as a result of the December 2010 surgical debridement performed at a VA Medical Center. The Board found that this was not a reasonably foreseeable risk and granted compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for joint problems, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability prior to August 9, 2012 is remanded because the records from Social Security Administration (SSA) have not been obtained. The issue will be reconsidered with the new information.

The Board has remanded the cases of increased rating for right fibula fracture and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The case will be returned after further development, including obtaining translations of documents and arranging an orthopedic examination.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral hand and elbow disability, finding that the Veteran does not have current diagnosed arthritis of the hands or elbows. The Board also found that any current disabilities (bilateral hand strain and bilateral elbow epicondylitis) are less likely related to active service.

The Board has ordered a remand due to non-compliance with previous remand directives regarding the overpayment of $21,622.00 and its validity.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an umbilical hernia, finding that there is no evidence of aggravation beyond its natural progression during or by his military service.

The Board has determined that the criteria for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 have not been met, and thus DIC benefits are denied. The Veteran's death is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his underlying causes and significant conditions contributing to death.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as adjustment disorder with depressed mood and alcohol use disorder. The evidence is at least in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran’s current psychiatric disorder was incurred during his service.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral shin splints and an eye condition are remanded due to inadequate examination reports. Additional evidence is needed, including VA and private treatment records, and a medical opinion on the continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board denied service connection for a left testicle disorder, finding that the Veteran does not have such a condition caused or aggravated by his right testicle removal due to testicular cancer.