Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear information about when the Veteran retired and why, as it is related to his service-connected laryngeal cancer.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for varicose veins of the left leg was denied, and his TDIU claim due to service-connected varicose veins was remanded. The Board found that there were no persistent edema or stasis pigmentation/eczema in the left leg at any point during the appeal period.

The Board has granted service connection for cancer of the tonsil, finding that it is more likely than not related to in-service exposure to ionizing radiation. The claim was reopened based on new evidence and the disease was found to be a radiogenic condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing documents and procedural issues, including a thorough search for the appellant's complete claims file.

The Veteran's skin cancer scars are not painful or unstable, and do not cover an area of at least 39 square cm. Therefore, the claim for a compensable rating is denied.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to service connection for a disability manifested by joint pain, including as due to undiagnosed or chronic multi-symptom illness. The case is being returned for an addendum opinion from the examiner who provided the February 2020 VA opinions.

The Board denied service connection for retinopathy and a dental disability, both of which are presumed to be related to diabetes mellitus type II. The VA examiners provided negative nexus opinions regarding the relationship between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities caused or aggravated his congestive heart failure, which was the cause of his death.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been withdrawn by the appellant and his representative.

The Veteran's death occurred before the effective date of a law change, and therefore he is not eligible for a government-furnished grave marker. The claim has been denied.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of septoplasty did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 0 percent from September 15, 2014 through May 18, 2016.

The Veteran's other specified trauma and stressor related disorder is granted with a 50% rating, effective January 31, 2020. The claim for TDIU was dismissed as moot due to the service-connected disability. The claim of entitlement to sleep apnea remains pending.

The Veteran's cause of death, adenocarcinoma of the lung, is found to be due to in-service asbestos exposure and service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Veteran is providing a reasonable amount of support for the minor child and the appellant has not shown a hardship, thus denying the claim of entitlement to apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected Crohn’s disease is rated at 60 percent, effective January 9, 2009. He also receives a TDIU rating and SMC at the housebound rate for his disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for atrial fibrillation and its aggravation by service-connected obstructive sleep apnea and/or hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected right and left foot residuals of removal of ingrown great toenails have been granted increased ratings to 10 percent each, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has granted service connection for a total hysterectomy to include residuals, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing pelvic inflammatory disease clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service and was aggravated by her service. The presumption of soundness applies in this case.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a hand condition, including herpes and verruca vulgaris, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his time in active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin disease is related to his service, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the claimant.