Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's chronic left ear infections are not related to his service.

The Board has remanded the case for an additional medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's in-service head injury aggravated a congenital defect resulting in hydrocephalus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for patellofemoral syndrome of both knees, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service medical and personnel records, scheduling a VA examination, and determining whether any diagnosed learning disorder is a congenital defect or disease that originated during active service.

The Veteran's right foot hallux valgus, a condition that had its onset during active duty service and continued after discharge, is found to be etiologically related to his military service. Service connection for this disability is granted.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have thrombocytopenia in service and there is no competent credible evidence linking it to his military service, including herbicide exposure. As a result, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for a VA examination and further consideration of the Veteran's claim regarding service connection for dysphagia with vocal cord dysfunction (VCD).

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and consideration of her service-connected right foot hammertoe correction surgery and bilateral hernia repair.

The Veteran's appeal is for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for a left medial meniscal tear, status post arthroscopy. The Board finds that there is no basis to justify granting an effective date earlier than August 28, 2012.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right clavicle fracture and right ankle injury were denied as his conditions did not warrant a higher rating based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran died of esophageal cancer, presumed to be related to his service in Vietnam. The claim is being remanded for additional development and a medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected myocardial infarction and stenting have been productive of an estimated workload of greater than 3 METs but not greater than 5 METs, resulting in dyspnea, dizziness, or fatigue. Therefore, the Board has granted a disability rating of 60 percent for this condition.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition of her sister as a surviving child of the Veteran, finding no objective evidence that she became permanently incapable of self-support before reaching age 18.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses at Sierra Vista Regional Health Center is being remanded due to the need to determine if any covered expenses were submitted to and/or covered by Medicare Part A or Part B.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions and records, particularly regarding the relationship between in-service pterygia and current vision loss.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for essential tremors in the bilateral upper extremities has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's appeal for arthritis secondary to thoracic somatic dysfunction with muscle spasms was dismissed. The Board denied the earlier effective date claim as there is no evidence of a valid claim prior to July 19, 2007.

The Board has remanded the case due to a timely notice of disagreement regarding overpayment of dependency benefits and the need for issuance of an SOC.

The Veteran's right foot fracture resulted in moderately severe disability, with symptoms including pain, swelling, stiffness, and functional limitations. The Board granted a 20 percent rating for the period on and after August 21, 2013.