Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied benefits for spina bifida as the appellant does not have any form or manifestation of spina bifida, and his conditions are considered separate from this condition.

The Veteran's colon cancer was not incurred in or aggravated by his time in service, nor is it due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune or exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The Board denied the claims for service connection.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no service connection issues were decided.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a current disability manifested by dizziness and has denied service connection for this condition. The nerve damage claim is remanded due to inadequate opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA opinion regarding the cause of death and its relation to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left eye vision loss as a result of exposure to herbicides, finding no evidence that his condition was caused by or related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for scoliosis and kyphosis, thoracic lumbar spine, finding that the condition is attributable to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, which suggests a possible link between Epstein-Barr virus and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The case is now pending for an addendum opinion from a medical professional.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's colon cancer, specifically his presumptive exposure to herbicides during service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was rated at 10 percent from March 1, 2017 to September 11, 2019 and increased to 30 percent thereafter. The Board is remanding the case for additional development due to uncertainty regarding whether the Veteran's lymphoma has returned or is in remission.

The Board has remanded the claims for nonservice-connected pension benefits and special monthly pension based on a need for aid and attendance or housebound status due to incomplete development.

The Board has granted service connection for left parotid gland ACC residuals, including loss of the left ear and facial deformity. The Veteran's right thigh nerve and muscle condition and left eye condition are remanded due to unclear etiology.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate reasons for denial and potential duty to assist errors, requiring additional evidence and a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, and a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) should be issued.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder is rated at 30 percent, and the Board found no evidence of occupational or social impairment warranting a higher rating.

The Board found compelling circumstances for the appellant's prolonged absences without leave and granted eligibility for VA compensation benefits, despite his character of discharge being under other than honorable conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions in the November 2019 and December 2019 VA examinations. The Veteran's eye disability is being reviewed again, including exposure during deployment to Afghanistan. The swelling in his lower extremities is also under review, with consideration of whether it is related to hypertension.

The Veteran's cervical laminectomy and subsequent MRSA infection resulted in additional qualifying disabilities, including osteomyelitis and a fracture of C2 spine segment. The Board finds the VA breached its standard of care by failing to provide informed consent for the surgery on C2 vertebrae and did not monitor him closely post-operation, leading to an infection that caused further complications. Compensation is granted for these additional disabilities under 38 U.S.C. § 1151. The Veteran's right upper extremity and bilateral lower extremity weakness are denied as there is no qualifying additional disability or diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate VA opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's colon cancer and squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil. The case is being sent back for an addendum opinion that considers the Veteran's statements about asbestos exposure in service, his medical records, and the January 2020 Joint Motion for Remand.

The Board denied service connection for squamous cell carcinoma, as secondary to herbicide exposure, due to the lack of evidence showing that the Veteran's condition is a respiratory cancer and not related to his in-service exposure.