Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for esophageal cancer, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his condition and contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The decision also noted that the Veteran had served at Camp Lejeune for less than five years, which is required for presumptive service connection under VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for constipation, as secondary to medications used for his service-connected disabilities. An addendum opinion is required from an appropriate clinician regarding whether the constipation is related to or aggravated by medications taken for his service-connected conditions.

The Board dismissed the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of a T12 fracture based on pre-surgical and post-surgical treatment at a VA facility from December 2001 to February 2003 due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for shortness of breath and a disability manifesting in memory loss, fatigue, gait instability, and numbness of the left leg (claimed as demyelinating disorder and multiple sclerosis) due to incomplete development. The AOJ is instructed to complete pending development including scheduling an appropriate VA examination.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, as claims do not survive their deaths.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for enteritis, finding no present disability and noting that she already receives compensation for related symptoms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for Reiter’s syndrome due to insufficient explanation and lack of adequate evidence. The case will be reviewed with a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran currently has or ever had Reiter’s syndrome, and which body parts are affected by it.

The Veteran's left eye disability is not due to carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance of fault on the part of VA. Therefore, his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a left eye disability is denied.

The Board has granted an effective date of September 30, 2005 for the award of service connection for systemic lupus erythematosus due to new evidence received after a previous denial.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for right elbow arthritis and denied his request for an earlier effective date. The highest possible evaluation was assigned on March 25, 2010.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a heatstroke and cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease (CAD) and myocardial infarction with congestive heart failure.,The preponderance of evidence is against finding that the Veteran’s current disabilities are related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's breast cancer, specifically whether it is related to service or secondary to diabetes.

The Veteran's hematuria is being remanded for further evaluation due to recent symptom progression and the need for updated medical records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's service connection claims for conjunctivitis, dry eyes and light sensitivity/irritation, and cataract as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and her military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cardiovascular disability, finding that there was no evidence of such a condition during his active service or related to an in-service injury. The Board also found insufficient evidence to support a presumption of exposure to herbicides based on service in Thailand.

The Veteran's initial rating for bilateral cataracts prior to May 6, 2013 was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for an increased rating. A compensable rating for pseudophakia, status post bilateral cataract surgery, effective from May 6, 2013, was also denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of mucinous adenocarcinoma, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or a pre-existing disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination regarding the nature and etiology of any bilateral foot condition, including hammer toes. The Veteran's statements about in-service foot pain are considered.