Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right lower extremity neurologic disability, finding that there was no causal connection to his active service or presumed herbicide agent exposure. The evidence did not show early-onset peripheral neuropathy associated with herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a new examination of the Veteran's thumb disorder, as there are inconsistencies in the current medical opinions and the Veteran reports functional impairment.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hallux valgus as secondary to his service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis and left retro patellar pain syndrome due to a need for additional examination and etiological opinion.

The Board denied accrued benefits for expenses incurred on behalf of the Veteran, finding that the appellant and siblings could not be reimbursed as they were already considered to have paid the expenses.

The Board has granted service connection for Barrett’s esophagus, finding that the evidence supports a nexus between the Veteran's asbestos exposure during service and his current condition.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for a compensable rating for his right hip scar and denied increased ratings for his total right hip replacement for cystic disease of the right femur. The Veteran withdrew his appeal on the issue of a compensable rating for his right hip scar, and the RO granted an increased rating to 50 percent effective March 19, 2019.

The Veteran's impairment of sphincter control is rated at 60 percent, but no more. The condition involves leakage and frequent involuntary bowel movements.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a spine condition, finding that it is less likely than not due to or aggravated by his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left foot ingrown toenails with bone spurs due to an April 2010 VA examination not providing a nexus opinion. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection and secondary service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and the need for a new medical opinion regarding the Veteran's service connection claim.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for a special home adaptation grant, and the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the compensation for his son's school attendance after he turned 18.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings for psoriatic arthritis involving multiple body parts, indicating satisfaction with his current compensation.

The Board found clear and unmistakable error in the March 2017 decision that granted TDIU benefits due to the Veteran's incarceration, which was a felony conviction. As a result, the restoration of TDIU benefits is denied.

The Veteran's night sweats, mood swings, leg cramps, and hypertension are being remanded for further examination as they may be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran died while his claim was pending, and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of his appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating for chronic strain of the lower thoracic spine in excess of 20 percent is remanded due to missing records and need for additional examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for blood clots in the lungs and recurrent pneumonia, as well as a rating in excess of 20 percent for residuals of fracture of the head of the right femur with DJD. The evidence does not support current diagnoses or disabilities related to these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of essential tremors, finding that there is clear and unmistakable evidence that the condition preexisted his military service and was not aggravated by it.