Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected left testis tumor excision residuals do not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent, as they are not manifested by continuous treatment for urinary tract or kidney infection(s), evidence of renal dysfunction, painful or unstable scars, scar(s) that cover an area or areas greater than 6 square inches (39 sq. cm), nor complete atrophy or removal of either testis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hip fracture is causally related to his service-connected right knee disability and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left leg disability was denied as he did not have a current diagnosis of the condition and failed to report for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his VA and private treatment records related to his service-connected coccidioidomycosis.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing chronic respiratory disorder, including bronchiectasis and restrictive airway disease, was not aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's Reiter's disease is currently rated at 40 percent effective March 18, 2013. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted prior to this date.,Service connection for a kidney disorder as secondary to service-connected Reiter's disease is granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypermobility of the jaw was a congenital defect and not aggravated by service. The Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's psoriatic arthritis of the right knee, ring finger of the right hand, little finger of the right hand, ring finger of the left hand, and little finger of the left hand have been rated at 10 percent since September 18, 2012.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with prior directives regarding obtaining records from the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. The appellant is asked to authorize VA to obtain these records, and if necessary, provide them herself.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and an addendum to the latest VA opinion. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a skin disability is pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to failure to notify her of scheduled VA examinations and potential scheduling issues.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a new examination. The claims will be re-adjudicated based on the evidence obtained.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a right forearm contusion and subsequent tendon rupture with tendonitis. The Board has determined that further development is needed, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling the Veteran for an examination to determine if his current condition is related to his active service.

The Veteran's facial keloids disability is manifested by no more than five characteristics of disfigurement and no more than two painful scars of the face, warranting a 50 percent rating for facial keloids under Diagnostic Code 7800.,A separate 10 percent rating is assigned for painful scars under Diagnostic Code 7804.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for mental anguish with sleep deprivation is dismissed as the RO has granted this condition in a November 2011 rating decision. The issue of service connection for dizziness remains on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was denied as she maintained substantially gainful employment throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for disability compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue was denied as there is no evidence that VA's care or treatment caused his cancer.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a left arm disability was withdrawn during his hearing before the Board.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to address his allegations and medical questions raised by the claim under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the addition of his dependent stepchildren E.W. and B.W. was denied as there is no evidence that he previously notified VA of their existence within one year of a July 2008 rating decision increasing his compensation award.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back condition is being remanded due to the need for another examination and review of his medical records.