Other conditions Board decisions

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left lower leg disability, finding that it is directly related to his active service.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) was denied as the earliest date entitlement arose is October 19, 2015.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that exposure to dioxin during his tour in Vietnam is more likely than not related to his fatal glioblastoma.

The Board has granted an effective date of September 16, 2013 for the grant of service connection for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The decision is based on evidence showing that ALS symptoms began in early 2013 and a diagnosis was made by July 21, 2014.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further clarification regarding the Veteran's service in Vietnam. The appellant contends that the Veteran served aboard the USS Intrepid and USS Forester, but these ships are not listed as having been present in Vietnam during the relevant time period.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neuroendocrine tumor, finding that it is not related to his military service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's back disability, and requests additional development of evidence.

The Board has decided that there is insufficient evidence to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicides while serving in Korea, and thus service connection cannot be granted based on a presumption. However, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease can be service connected on a direct basis. The case is being remanded for further development of the exposure claim.

The Veteran's initial compensable disability ratings for right and left hip strains have been denied. The Board found that the weight of evidence did not support higher ratings due to limitations in motion.,The Veteran's claims for service connection regarding his left knee, back, and bilateral shoulder disabilities are remanded as there is insufficient information on whether these conditions were caused or aggravated by his service-connected right knee disability.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Veteran's case was remanded to determine if he is eligible for full concurrent military retirement pay and VA disability compensation. The DFAS determined that the Veteran falls within a special rule for Chapter 61 retirees, who are not eligible for full payments due to less than 20 years of creditable service.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient information to make a decision regarding the Veteran's Paget's disease, and thus remands for further development including obtaining an opinion on possible service connection.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for right inguinal hernia, post-surgical repair due to the absence of a recurrent, readily reducible inguinal hernia that required support by truss or belt.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating of 30% for adjustment disorder has been granted, and a TDIU rating has also been granted. The current evaluation is 70%, but no higher.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right knee disorders.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange, during his service aboard the USS Oxford. The decision is pending further investigation and verification of the Veteran's service in the territorial waters of Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an additional VA examination to determine if the Veteran has a compensable dental disability as a result of documented in-service trauma. The claim will be re-adjudicated after this development.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disability (claimed as chronic foot infections) due to the lack of current evidence of such condition.