Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous directives and will need to reassess the service connection for numbness of the lower extremities secondary to other service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for degenerative changes of the left hip with limitation of flexion and chronic right hip muscle and tendon strain with limited extension have been denied.,Initial noncompensable ratings were previously assigned, but the Veteran is now seeking higher ratings.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional development, including obtaining records from Dr. Cain.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for aortic valve insufficiency, finding that his current condition is at least as likely as not related to his in-service complaints of chest pain.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and lack of a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran could have been safely transferred to a VA facility for treatment during his non-VA care at University Hospital of Missouri.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death and entitlement to DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 due to inadequate examination in the January 2019 decision, which did not address whether exposure to herbicide agents or service-connected conditions contributed to the Veteran's death.

An initial 20 percent rating for right and left Achilles tendonitis has been granted.,An initial higher rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and evaluation of the Veteran's claim for service connection for vitamin D deficiency, including determining if his symptoms are related to his active military service or obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the cases of bilateral ingrown toenails and epididymitis for further development to obtain medical records.

The Board has ordered a remand due to inadequate compliance with previous remands, and the Veteran's thrombophlebitis of lower extremities is being reviewed for service connection.

The Veteran's neurological impairment of the abdomen and left inguinal area was caused by his August 1994 hernia repair surgery, which he did not consent to fully due to a lack of informed discussion about potential nerve damage. The Board has granted compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for this additional disability.

The Board has decided that the VA examination provided was inadequate and insufficient to support a decision in this appeal. The Veteran's right foot disability is remanded for an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal as his notice of disagreement was not timely filed, and thus, the August 2013 reduction decision is final.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left leg shin splints and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, finding that there was no evidence of functional impairment to warrant a compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board found that the VA retroactive withholding of disability compensation payments was proper due to the Veteran's failure to return the VA Form 21-651 within the required 60-day period, and denied his request to reinstate his VA disability compensation pay.

The Board has determined that the matter is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues. The case involves a simultaneously contested claim and requires further action including verifying the Veteran's address, obtaining information on child support payments from relevant agencies, and updating the VA 21-0788 form.

The Veteran's current otitis media and otitis externa are granted service connection as they are proximately due to the in-service conditions.

The Veteran's daughter, A.P., was permanently incapable of self-support due to cerebral palsy and mental retardation prior to her 18th birthday. The Board granted recognition as a helpless child for VA benefits.

The Veteran's compensation benefits were terminated due to his active duty status, and a debt of $33,120.09 was assessed. The Veteran disputes the validity of this debt and requests a waiver. The Board has determined that the validity of the debt must be decided before considering the waiver application.