Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal regarding the evaluation of his service-connected status post stress fracture of right pubis with ilio-inguinal nerve entrapment was denied. The claim for a higher rating than 10 percent was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right hand tremor and left hand tremor, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed herbicide exposure during his service in Korea. The AOJ is instructed to verify this exposure and consider whether a direct service connection can be established.

The Veteran's carcinoid syndrome and tumors are related to herbicide agent exposure during service, specifically Agent Orange. The Board granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's prostate disorder is related to his military service, including any environmental exposures during Southwest Asia service. The case is being remanded for a VA medical opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck condition, finding that there was no evidence linking his current disability to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for chronic disabilities manifested by right and left leg pain to include radiculopathy due to inadequate etiology opinions provided in the May 2019 VA examination. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Veteran's right thumb disability has resulted in near total loss of ability to use the hand, and he is currently receiving a 40 percent evaluation.,The Veteran’s right radial nerve neuritis is manifested by severe incomplete paralysis, and he is currently receiving a 50 percent evaluation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to a left peroneal nerve injury that occurred after his left knee total arthroplasty, finding no evidence of negligence or lack of informed consent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left-hand skin rash, finding that there is no link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for atypical facial pain, cognitive disorder, and tremors caused by VA treatment or negligence.

The Board has determined that the issue of entitlement to an apportionment of the Veteran’s VA compensation benefits to the appellant, on behalf of the children A.A.D. and A.J.D., is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues. The case involves a simultaneously contested claim where all interested parties have not been notified of the action taken by the AOJ and their right to appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's receipt of concurrent VA benefits and military reserve pay, specifically the number of days during which he received both types of payments. The RO is instructed to verify his drill dates and pay for the period in question.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PID due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for a VA examination to determine the etiology of her PID, including whether it is related to her service-connected PTSD or an STI resulting from MST.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical records and need for further examination regarding the Veteran's skin disorder, specifically scleroderma.

The Veteran's claims for a higher disability rating and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and clarifying the nature of his convalescence.

The Board has granted service connection for residual of bone graft to the mandible, but denied service connection for trouble sleeping as it is not distinct from PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's appeal regarding an earlier effective date for a 100 percent rating for liver cancer has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal in writing before the Board could make a decision, so the case is dismissed.