Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for cerebellar ataxia (also claimed as stiff person syndrome) due to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune, finding that the evidence is in equipoise and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a lung disorder, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic lung disorder in-service and concluding that the onset of the Veteran’s lung disorder is less likely related to his time in service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left hand arthritis. The VA needs to obtain relevant in-service and post-service medical records, including hospital records from Fort Lewis, and schedule a VA examination for an opinion on whether the arthritis is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues with a VA aid and attendance examination for the Veteran's spouse. The claim will be reconsidered after the necessary medical evaluation is completed.

The Board has remanded the claim for a new VA examination to address informed consent and disclosure of risks, as well as whether additional disabilities are related to the surgery. The issue will be readjudicated after this is completed.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for restless leg syndrome of both legs, as well as sleep impairment, due to exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran will need VA examinations to determine if his conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for palmar fibroma of the right hand and Dupuytren’s contracture of the left hand were denied as there was no evidence of limitation of motion or painful motion that would warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse, finding that she did not meet the legal criteria to establish status as a deceased Veteran's surviving spouse for purposes of VA benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right rib cage disorder, a nerve disorder (claimed as radiating body pain), and presyncope syndrome (claimed as visual disturbances and dizziness) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he died during the pendency of his claim, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional information regarding whether the Veteran served in the territorial sea of Vietnam, which could affect his claim for service connection for cause of death. The decision is pending further development.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for further examination and clarification of opinions regarding the Veteran's foot disorders.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral foot rash condition is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his disability.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for her service-connected bilateral hip disabilities have been denied. The case is remanded to further evaluate the Veteran’s right and left hip conditions.

The Veteran's cause of death, myelodysplastic syndrome, is attributed to his service exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange. The Board granted service connection for the cause of death due to the balance of positive and negative evidence in favor of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further development, including obtaining service treatment records and arranging for an examination.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's widow was granted entitlement to compensation for aid and attendance prior to her death, making the appellant ineligible for accrued benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's schwannoma is related to his herbicide exposure during service. The case will be returned for further examination and opinion.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.