Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hair loss and her military service. A new VA examination is required.

The Board denied service connection for a dental disorder for compensation purposes due to lack of evidence showing loss of substance of the maxilla or mandible from trauma, and thus not meeting eligibility criteria for VA compensation.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current hand disability and that his reported hand pain is not related to service. The claim for service connection for bilateral hand pain is denied.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for retained metallic fragments in the right cornea is being remanded due to inadequate opinions from the same physician and failure to consider favorable evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date than January 9, 2017 for service connection of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) due to a clear and unmistakable error. The claim was reopened on January 9, 2017 based on new evidence showing a diagnosis of CLL.

The Veteran's unexplained bruising and flaky skin in the ears were denied as not meeting the criteria for service connection due to lack of a qualifying chronic disability under VA regulations.,Both conditions are considered direct service connection cases, meaning they must be linked to active duty service without any presumption or secondary condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional VA and non-VA treatment records, specifically from Eye Center Janeway Tower Baptist Hospital. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an eye injury or condition is now pending.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, but finds that further development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for liver disorder, respiratory disorder, abdominal disability, and skin disability. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance of another person is being remanded due to a pre-decision duty to assist error. The issue will be adjudicated in the first instance by the AOJ.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to clarify the Veteran's employment history and income from February 2010 to May 2011, as this information is necessary to determine if any employment during that period was marginal.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 were denied because the Board found that the additional disabilities, including MRSA infection and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), were not caused by VA's carelessness, negligence, or similar fault.,Both issues involve surgeries performed in October 2010 at a VA facility where informed consent was obtained for potential complications such as infections and nerve injuries.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to address the Veteran's left finger and left-hand disorder, as well as determine whether any diagnosed disabilities are related to active service. The Veteran will be notified of the need for this examination.

The Board has determined that the remand directives were not substantially complied with and thus, the case is being returned to VA for further action. Specifically, a VA examination is needed to determine which muscle group(s) are affected by the Veteran's gunshot wound and assess the severity of the injury in accordance with VA regulations.

The Veteran's mycosis fungoides is currently rated at 60 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted due to the condition being confined to the skin.

The Board denied service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not causally related to his in-service mononucleosis and anemia.

The Board has determined that the current remand is necessary to obtain an adequate etiology opinion regarding the Veteran's infectious disease and its relationship to service, specifically herbicide agent exposure. The examiner should consider all possible causes of the Veteran's conditions.

The Board has remanded the issue of the propriety of the apportionment amount of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits due to new evidence submitted by the apportionee. The case will be readjudicated and a supplemental statement of the case will be issued for initial consideration.

The Board has denied service connection for refractive errors of the eyes and bilateral cataracts, finding no evidence linking these conditions to active duty. The case is remanded for further examination regarding bilateral pedal edema and right hip trochanteric bursitis.