Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's pituitary microadenoma is related to service, specifically his service in the Persian Gulf.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient rationale in the February 2018 VA examination to support a finding of peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's radiculopathy, which was diagnosed by EMG testing, needs further clarification and potential additional diagnostic testing.

The Veteran's claim for non-service-connected disability pension benefits was denied due to his failure to provide the necessary income and net worth information, making it impossible for VA to determine his eligibility.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability is granted, as new and material evidence has been received. The Board finds that the current diagnoses of arthritis and meniscal tear are related to an in-service injury.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for liver cancer has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's respiratory disorder manifested by dyspnea upon exertion is granted as service connection, based on the presumption of undiagnosed illness due to exposure in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's appeal was not timely filed, and her claim for higher Chapter 33 benefits is denied.

The Veteran's emphysema was denied for increased ratings prior to December 14, 2018 and in excess of 10 percent afterwards.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for malaria, finding that there is no clinical evidence demonstrating anemia as a residual of malaria.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a fungal infection of the toes due to incomplete development and lack of relevant service records. The case will be returned for further investigation.

The Veteran's right and left eye disabilities are denied as not related to service. The Veteran's left ankle disability is granted a 30% rating, but no higher.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with previous remands and additional development is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for prostate and bladder disorders due to Agent Orange exposure or secondary to hypertension with kidney failure and history of kidney transplant. The case requires new VA examinations to address the etiology of these conditions, specifically whether they are related to service, Agent Orange exposure, or other medications.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right clavicle disability and post-traumatic torn ligaments of the metacarpal and carpal joints of the long and ring fingers with arthritis have been denied.,The Veteran does not meet the schedular criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5201, 5223-5010, or any other applicable codes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a bone condition, including osteopenia, due to insufficient evidence and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to a higher disability evaluation for dysthymic disorder and an earlier effective date for the increased rating are being remanded due to additional relevant VA treatment records having been added to the record since the most recent Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chest pains is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and updated treatment records.

The Veteran's left and right shin splints are granted with a 10% rating, but no higher. The service connection for tension headaches is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no service connection claim is left for consideration.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for service-connected lung disability has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of his claim.