Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for left eye blindness, finding that no new and material evidence was submitted since the last final denial in October 2007.

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with polysubstance abuse resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity from September 21, 2010 to May 7, 2019. The Veteran was able to maintain employment but had difficulty maintaining effective work relationships.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a diagnosis of spina bifida, except for spina bifida occulta. As such, he is not entitled to benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1805.

The Board has remanded three issues related to the Veteran's hip replacements and limitation of motion. The Veteran is seeking higher ratings for his hip conditions, which are currently rated as 50 percent, 10 percent, and 20 percent respectively.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as service connection for residuals of decompression sickness was granted in a January 2020 rating decision.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of right thumb injury, finding no current disability related to the in-service thumb injury and that the Veteran did not have a nexus between his current conditions and service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for TDIU, so the case is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further medical examination and opinion regarding the nature and severity of the appellant's service-connected chronic pelvic pain syndrome, as well as whether it is more closely related to adhesions of peritoneum or fallopian tube disease.

The Board granted an award of additional compensation benefits based on the recognition of R.F. and H.F. as the Veteran’s dependent children for VA purposes due to her adoption under Tennessee state law.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for adjustment disorder with depressed mood is being remanded due to the addition of a new VA Review Mental Disorder Examination Disability Benefits Questionnaire. The effective date issue remains unresolved.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of the Veteran's left and right club feet as there is insufficient evidence regarding whether his preexisting condition was aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the procedural steps for a simultaneously contested claim have not been completed. The Veteran's current mailing address needs to be verified, and both parties are advised to provide updated income and expense information. The matter is remanded for further action.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a respiratory disability, finding that there is no current diagnosis of such a condition.

The Veteran's syncopal episodes are granted as service connected, and the right inguinal hernia rating is remanded for further clarification of symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and further development is required before service connection for a skin rash can be decided.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected right tibiofibular ligament strain is remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation for aid and attendance as of June 3, 1992 due to her service-connected restrictive lung disease. The need for regular aid and attendance is attributed primarily to her restrictive lung disease, with some support from her Crohn's disease.

The Board has determined that the procedural steps for a simultaneously contested claim have not been completed, and thus the matter is remanded to ensure compliance with the required procedures.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for mood disorder was denied as there is no diagnosed psychiatric disability during the periods between her active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for beneficiary travel benefits related to an ambulance ride from St. Joseph to Catholic Medical Center on May 4, 2015 is remanded due to missing documents and incomplete information.