Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in the prior VA examinations and medical opinions, particularly regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected shrapnel wounds and his mucinous adenocarcinoma.

The Board has granted service connection for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hepatitis C. The decision is based on new evidence provided by the Veteran's treating physician, who opined that SLE should be considered a sequelae of untreated hepatitis C.

The appeal of the denial of a compensable evaluation for lattice degeneration for both eyes has been dismissed.

The Board has granted an apportionment to the appellant of $800.00 effective May 11, 2012 and of the full amount of VA disability compensation benefits not paid to the Veteran during his incarceration effective February 19, 2013.

The Board has granted service connection for squamous cell cancer of the tonsils, finding that it was caused by in-service exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left eye disability was incurred during service, and therefore grants his claim for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for an adequate VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right foot disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right foot hallux valgus have been denied.,Noncompensable ratings were assigned for the surgical scars of the bilateral feet.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inextricably intertwined issue and will consider assertions made during a previous hearing. The cause of death is respiratory failure, severe congestive heart failure, sepsis, and urinary tract infection.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development regarding service connection for gastric cancer and cause of death due to herbicide agent exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of his lower extremities and/or need for aid and attendance due to insufficient evidence regarding functional loss related to his service-connected gouty arthritis. The case will be reviewed again after an examination is conducted.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional VA and private treatment records related to the Veteran's bilateral foot disorder.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that the conditions did not stem from his military service. The decision is final.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for soft palate cancer and its residuals due to a lack of adequate medical evidence addressing the relationship between his conditions and service, including presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran is required to provide updated VA treatment records and undergo a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for atrial fibrillation and remanded the increased rating claim for ischemic heart disease with coronary artery disease (CAD) status post coronary bypass surgery.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the claims of service connection for tremors and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right eye disability, including cataract and congenital nuclear opacity. The case is sent back for further development, specifically obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous directives, specifically regarding the calculation of the Appellant's income and expenses for the years after 2011. The case is now back with the RO for further development.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for service-connected mood disorder was denied, and his TDIU claim was dismissed due to the absence of a controversy at issue.

The Board denied the appellant's appeal, finding that his character of discharge for the period from June 18, 1979 to February 24, 1983 constitutes a bar to payment of VA benefits due to misconduct related to a civilian felony conviction.