Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for rectal/anal cancer, neurobehavioral effects, and ulcerative colitis due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's service records confirm his service at Camp Lejeune, and he contends these conditions are related to that exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues and needs to consider both types of apportionment authorized by VA regulation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for loss of sight in his right eye, finding that there is no evidence linking this condition to an in-service event or injury.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient consideration of evidence and need for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for a VA medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neurological disabilities of the upper and lower extremities are related to his in-service jet fuel exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral vascular disease of both lower extremities did not begin during service and is not otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease. The preponderance of evidence supports a finding against granting service connection for PVD.

The Veteran's claim for VA loan guaranty benefits was granted due to an exception to the minimum active duty service requirements, as his discharge was under conditions other than dishonorable and not related to his active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a bilateral eye disorder, finding that it was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected multiple sclerosis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding when the Veteran's lupus may have started during his military service. The claim will be reviewed again with new evidence and a medical opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's spondylolysis and Scheuermann’s disease, which were found inadequate in previous examinations. The VA is required to provide a new opinion addressing whether these conditions preexisted service or were aggravated by service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current skin conditions and his military service, including exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's myocardial infarction is being remanded for further development to determine the dates of his periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA in the Michigan Army National Guard. Additional VA opinions are needed to establish service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hip arthritis, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within the applicable presumptive period. The Board also found that the current hip arthritis is not related to an in-service injury and is more likely due to natural aging processes.

The Veteran's pulmonary fibrosis is related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents, but the examiner's opinion is insufficient. The case is remanded for further examination and clarification.

The Board has ordered the VA to complete the necessary actions as per their previous remand and then readjudicate the claim. The matter is being returned for further development.

The Board denied service connection for Raynaud's syndrome, finding that the Veteran did not have a disease or injury in service and there was no evidence of continuity of symptoms. The disability is considered to be unrelated to active duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records from Dr. V of The Sandhills Medical Group.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 was denied because the evidence did not show that VA treatment caused his additional disability, and there was no fault on VA's part.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the increased rating for epidermal dermatophytosis with onychomycosis.

The Board has denied DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 as the Veteran's death was not caused by VA care, treatment or examination.