Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new VA treatment records and a need for an expert opinion on whether the Veteran's respiratory disability is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected hairy cell leukemia with secondary anemia.

The Veteran's service-connected splenectomy residuals and left hip limitation of flexion are currently rated at the maximum schedular rating, and no higher ratings are warranted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his unspecified trauma and stress-related disorder is being remanded due to the need for issuance of a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has granted service connection for skin disability, including rash on thighs and arms and onychomycosis. The claimant's statements, STRs, current diagnoses, and a VA opinion support this decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cardiac disability, finding that he does not have a current diagnosis of such a condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examination and failure to address all lay statements regarding the Veteran's hip pain.

The Board denied service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the left tonsil with metastasis to the left neck, claimed as due to herbicide exposure. The claim was also denied for a higher rating greater than 10 percent for otitis externa throughout the rating period on appeal.

The Board found that the overpayment in the amount of $5,894.63 for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance benefits was valid due to administrative error on both the appellant and VA's part. The appeal is denied as the debt is deemed valid.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an independent medical opinion from a neurosurgeon regarding the Veteran's MRSA condition and its connection to VA care.

The Veteran's service-connected left clavicle fracture resulted in a disability rating of 30 percent, effective April 26, 2010. The VA determined that the condition limited motion to shoulder level but not to less than shoulder level.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) has been denied. The Board found that there was no evidence linking the CLL to his active service, including any exposure to asbestos or other hazards. The issue of a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to September 11, 2019, and in excess of 90 percent on and thereafter, for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for bacterial spinal meningitis, but has remanded it due to the need for a medical examination and opinion regarding whether his condition is related to his military service, specifically his presumed exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for nonservice-connected death pension from August 1, 2011 due to the appellant's countable income exceeding the maximum annual pension rates.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disability and a stomach disorder. The skin disability claim was denied as there is no evidence of current chronic skin disabilities related to service or any service-connected condition, while the stomach disorder claim was remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran's service-connected rheumatic fever with secondary rheumatic heart mitral valve disease prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, as determined by the Board.

The Board has granted service connection for a left elbow condition and denied service connection for a torn left bicep, cirrhosis of the liver, and hepatitis C. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU is remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities prior to and since March 28, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for leg muscle cramps, special monthly pension prior to November 11, 2011 based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status, and special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The appeal is dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no service connection was granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for secondary service connection for his chronic diarrhea, finding that it is caused by his service-connected GERD.