Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for soft tissue sarcoma metastasized to the right lung, finding no evidence of a nexus between the condition and active duty.,The Veteran's cause of death was determined to be failure to thrive due to metastatic bone cancer and metastatic colon cancer. The Board concluded that his appendiceal cancer, which metastasized to the lungs and bones, is not service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and TDIU is being remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a stomach disorder, including claimed stomach ulcers, due to insufficient evidence of a nexus between service and his current condition. A VA examination is required.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his implanted cardiac pacemaker complication due to endocarditis status post aortic valve replacement was denied as the evidence did not show more than one episode of acute congestive heart failure in the past year, or a workload of greater than 3 METs resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for limitation of little finger due to left hand Dupuytren contracture is denied as the condition does not warrant any higher rating under VA regulations.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right lower extremity neurological disabilities as secondary to his service-connected lumbosacral spine degenerative disc disease, degenerative arthritis, and Parkinson’s Disease.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for tonsil cancer due to herbicide exposure, as additional supporting evidence is required in developing the claim.

The Board has granted service connection for a genitourinary disability, to include recurrent urinary tract infections, and has granted a rating of 10 percent for diverticulitis with colon polyps and irritable bowel syndrome (diverticulitis) prior to October 17, 2019.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for recurrent fevers and right hand disability due to incomplete development in their respective claims. The Veteran will need a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance benefits as he did not meet the eligibility requirements based on his service record.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for peripheral nerve disability prior to June 19, 2017 is granted.,An increased rating of 40 percent for the Veteran's peripheral nerve disability beginning June 19, 2017 is also granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new VA opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed lymph node disorder, including exposure to herbicide agents and/or contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for a duodenal ulcer. The issues of increased ratings for hypertension, left foot bunion, degenerative disc disease L3-L4 and L4-L5, left total knee replacement (prior to March 3, 2016), left total knee replacement (from May 1, 2017 to February 6, 2018 and from February 7, 2018 onwards), and a left knee surgical scar are remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding service connection for loss of control of bodily function, which may be related to a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his 2014 TIA, which he claims is secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected deviated septum has worsened, and a new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination report, and a new opinion is needed regarding the relationship between the Veteran's tonsillar cancer and his presumed exposure to herbicides during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits prior to May 21, 2019 due to insufficient information regarding his income and net worth.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board denied service connection for a liver disorder, claiming as hepatic steatosis, due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's claims were not supported by current medical evidence.