Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected left hip conditions have been evaluated as noncompensable for lost extension, 20 percent for lost flexion, and 10 percent for lost abduction. The appeal is denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating at any time during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination regarding the Veteran's left foot skin condition and its etiology. The Veteran was diagnosed with mycosis fungoides, which is a current disability for VA purposes.

The Board denied service connection for scleroderma and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service, specifically his exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal regarding the reduction of their disability rating from 40 percent to 10 percent for service-connected residuals of left radius and ulna fracture.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder with depressed mood, is now pending again.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for varicose veins, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disease during or after service and no causal relationship to service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding whether the Veteran served within the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of Vietnam during his period of service. The appellant is seeking survivor's pension benefits.

The Veteran's increased rating for residuals of a stroke from February 1, 2013 is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of a VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's right thumb arthritis is related to his service. The Veteran needs an examination to determine if his current condition is at least as likely as not related to in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected detached retina of the left eye. The effective date for the grant of service connection remains October 30, 2008.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired mental disease, including PTSD, finding no evidence to support a diagnosis and insufficient corroborated stressors.

The Veteran's left elbow disability is remanded for further examination and opinion. The appeal will be considered if the examiner finds a relationship to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not precluded him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment since March 8, 2011.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Wegener’s granulomatosis as a result of asbestos exposure, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current diagnosis and an in-service injury or event.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in denying service connection for anemia. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with a new VA opinion.

The Veteran and her authorized representative withdrew their appeal, leaving no issues for the Board to consider.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right hard palate cancer is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his condition had its onset during service or is otherwise related to service. The examiner should consider the Veteran's assertion of exposure to radiation while working as a dental technician in the U.S. Navy.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for rectal bleeding and stomach disorder remains pending as it has been remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for right forearm disorder remains pending as it has been remanded.

The Veteran's death was caused by cardiopulmonary arrest and arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, which are subject to presumptive service connection for Veterans exposed to herbicide agents. The Board has ordered a remand to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his service.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as he did not submit the necessary information within one year of receiving notice from VA, and thus his effective date for additional compensation benefits cannot be prior to July 30, 2013.