Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has granted a 10 percent disability rating for the Veteran's tonsillitis with follicular lymphoid hyperplasia, status post tonsillectomy, effective May 14, 2009.

The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized as post-traumatic arthritis, is currently rated at 10 percent for the period prior to December 8, 2014 and at 60 percent since February 1, 2016. The appeal is remanded due to issues related to instability of the left knee joint.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during his time in Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for a lower right tooth extraction, finding that the Veteran had his healthy tooth removed during military service. However, service connection was denied for a jaw condition due to a congenital defect that was not aggravated by the tooth extraction.

The Veteran's status post left foot Jones fracture is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of recent VA examination regarding the Veteran's need for aid and attendance. The Veteran is seeking special monthly compensation based on his service-connected disabilities, but needs an updated assessment to determine if he requires regular aid and attendance.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion. The Veteran's left lung nodule is being reviewed again for potential service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for entitlement to work-study education benefits before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and a need for VA examinations. The skin disorder claim is characterized as a new and material evidence claim, while the colon cancer claim remains pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for esophageal cancer due to insufficient medical opinions regarding its onset in service and whether it is related to Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran needs to provide VA permission to obtain private medical records, and a new medical opinion must be obtained.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim of entitlement to service connection for esophagus cancer.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been denied because he is not service-connected for any disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran suffered additional disabilities as a result of VA treatment and if so, whether it was caused by negligence or failure to exercise the standard of care.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for recognition of his current spouse, J.A.R., as a dependent due to lack of timely submission of a written claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion and failure to address the Veteran's lay statements regarding exposure to toxic chemicals during military service.

The Board denied service connection for both a right foot condition and a left foot condition, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not show these conditions began during service or were related to in-service injuries.

Service connection for an eye condition, claimed as due to a dental complication, is denied.,Service connection for a cheek and jaw condition is denied.,Service connection for ingrown toenails is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an additional VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's respiratory disorder and its relation to asbestos exposure during service.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his claims for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive housing.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a nerve disability of the right lower extremity was dismissed because he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.