Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's meibomian gland dysfunction, which is a component of his left eye disability. The matter will be returned for further evaluation and an addendum opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left eye disability, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to his in-service treatment and noting that any current disabilities are age-related.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether any current right eye condition, other than a refractive error, was incurred during service or aggravated by exposure to hazardous materials like trichloroethylene (TCE). The Veteran's medical records need to be updated and an examination should be conducted.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for entitlement to an effective date prior to October 3, 2013 for the increase in rating to 50 percent for residuals status post palatoplasty.,The Veteran's appeal was also denied for revision of an April 26, 2005 rating decision which granted service connection for residuals of status post palatoplasty with a noncompensable disability rating based on CUE.

The Board has remanded the case due to an incorrect statement of the case being sent to the appellant. The appellant needs to be provided with a correct statement of the case regarding her claim for waiver of overpayment of Chapter 35 education benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for esophageal carcinoma with metastasis to the lymph nodes and bone, finding that there was no evidence of a relationship between his condition and active service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of syphilis and entitlement to TDIU due to additional development being required, including an eye examination.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for left foot hallux rigidus with left Achilles tendon rupture is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination. Additionally, the RO must consider whether a separate, compensable rating is warranted for his service-connected left Achilles tendon rupture.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further action by the Army regarding the appellant's spouse's military service.

The Board has denied service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the face and the Veteran's cause of death due to lack of evidence supporting a link between these conditions and his military service or any related disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, including his exposure to herbicide agents and asbestos. The decision also notes that further verification is needed regarding whether the Veteran served in the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is being remanded for further development regarding his employment history and Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further evaluation of his bilateral pterygium and TDIU claim. The Board requests visual field testing to determine the current severity of his service-connected pterygium, and a VA examination to assess the impact of all service-connected disabilities on employment.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 40 percent for his thoracic spine disability from January 31, 2011 to January 9, 2020 was denied.,A 50 percent disability rating is granted for the Veteran's thoracic spine disability starting on January 9, 2020.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for reactive airway disease, finding that there is no current disability and insufficient evidence to support a link between his in-service treatment for hyperventilation syndrome and his current condition.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for skin lesions, including malignant skin neoplasms is being remanded due to the need for a new VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between his in-service exposure and post-service skin disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for TMJ due to inadequate development and lack of an opinion regarding its etiology. The Veteran is currently diagnosed with TMD, but the VA examiner did not provide a clear opinion on whether this condition is related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the Board denied entitlement to DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for conjunctivitis is denied. The issue of secondary service connection for a stomach condition is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of stab wounds to the abdomen is granted, as his reports and medical records support a link between his in-service injury and current symptoms.