Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination, as they pertain to service connection for neck injuries and head injuries.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for painful motion and instability associated with a partial left anterior cruciate ligament tear, status-post arthroscopic surgery were denied as the evidence did not show that his symptoms warranted a disability rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate development of medical opinions regarding service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, specifically related to Barlow's syndrome and cardiomyopathy.

The Veteran's cause of death, esophageal cancer with liver metastasis, is determined to be service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicides and contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The appellant also receives burial benefits.

The claim for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is denied because the Veteran's service-connected neurocognitive disorder already provides a 100% rating, and he is receiving housebound benefits. The TDIU claim is moot.

The Board dismissed the issue of entitlement to a Total Disability Rating Due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU) as it does not have jurisdiction over this appeal. The reduction in disability rating for sensory dysfunction of the right foot from 20% to 10% was proper based on evidence showing improvement.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the bronchiectasis. The Veteran's private provider suggested that his bronchiectasis could be a congenital disease, and this needs further clarification.

The Board has remanded the claim for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's jaw pain and neuralgia are related to her in-service maxillary expansion surgery. The examiner must provide an opinion on whether it is at least as likely as not that any diagnosed disability causing jaw pain, or functional impairment of the jaw, is related to service.

The Veteran's rating for residuals of invasive BSCC of the larynx was reduced from 10% to 30% effective April 1, 2016. From January 10, 2018, he is entitled to a 100% rating.,From April 1, 2016, to January 10, 2018, the Veteran's residuals of invasive BSCC of the larynx were rated at 30%. From January 10, 2018, he is entitled to a 100% rating.

The Board has granted service connection for alopecia areata and denied service connection for chronic neck pain. The decision is based on the evidence showing a current diagnosis of alopecia areata related to service, but no link between the current neck disability and service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to a lack of reasoned medical explanation in a November 2017 VA medical opinion, as well as the need to consider the Veteran's full symptomatology and lay statements.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and an inadequate statement of reasons and bases. Specifically, they need to obtain VA and private treatment records from relevant facilities.

The Veteran's bilateral retinal holes have not resulted in any visual impairment or incapacitating episodes, and the evidence does not support a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and his in-service herbicide exposure. The examiner is asked to determine if AML or its residuals are related to service, specifically considering the presumptive provisions of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019.

The Board has denied service connection for right and left hip disorders as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral eye conditions, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to his current conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory condition and a low back disability, finding no current or past chronic disabilities associated with the Veteran's service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's colon cancer is related to service, specifically herbicide exposure. The Veteran was exposed to herbicides during service but colon cancer is not a presumptive disability for such exposure.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was remanded for a medical opinion regarding the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability. The initial ratings for his bilateral foot disorder and restless leg syndrome have been assigned, but he is not considered unemployable due to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the post-operative sternal wound infection was due to an event not reasonably foreseeable.