Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's wife is seeking an effective date prior to April 13, 2014 for the award of an apportionment of her husband's VA compensation benefits. The RO should contact relevant authorities to determine if the Veteran was convicted of a felony after 2012 and prior to April 2014, as well as the dates of any related incarceration.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure claims and current diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndrome.

The Veteran's deep vein thrombosis of the right leg is currently rated at 60 percent, and the Board has decided to remand this case for a new VA examination to assess whether the condition warrants an increased rating.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's right fifth metacarpal fracture, finding that there is no basis to grant a higher rating based on the current symptoms and existing diagnostic codes.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral eye disorder exclusive of vitreous floaters, attributing it to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. Service connection was denied for vitreous floaters.

The Board denied compensation for the Veteran's subdural hematoma, finding that it was not caused by VA medical care and was instead a result of an initial injury.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a skin rash, claimed as jungle rot, due to exposure to herbicide agents. The VA examiner provided an opinion that the Veteran's current skin condition is not related to his active service or presumed exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's liver disorder and its relationship to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the appellant's service was under dishonorable conditions due to willful and persistent misconduct, which bars him from receiving VA benefits, including VA loan guaranty benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an undiagnosed multi-symptom illness is pending.

The Board denied a compensable rating for post-operative right inguinal hernia and a 10 percent evaluation based on multiple noncompensable service connected disabilities. The Veteran's right thigh muscle injury, which is already service-connected, was considered in determining the overall disability picture.

The Veteran disputes the reduction in VA disability compensation benefits to offset military drill pay for a period of 4 days during FY 2016. The AOJ needs to verify the number of drill days and confirm the drill pay received by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new medical opinion is needed regarding whether the Veteran's preexisting left ear hearing loss increased in severity during active service.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, which require regular assistance with activities of daily living.

The Board has granted service connection for a lowered immunity disorder, finding that it is related to the Veteran's Gulf War Service and is due to an undiagnosed illness or other qualifying chronic disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's pre-existing varicose veins were aggravated by his service.

The Board denied service connection for cold injury residuals to the ear lobes, upper and lower extremities due to the Veteran's failure to report for a scheduled VA examination.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability of the left palm, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the condition had its onset during or was related to his active service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient rationale in the VA examination reports and because of a need for an opinion regarding whether fatigue is caused or aggravated by service-connected asthma.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for muscle spasms and pain, as well as fatigue, need further investigation due to insufficient information provided by a VA examiner.