Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current varicose veins were not incurred in or as a result of service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's residuals of left Achilles tendon repair have been characterized by limitation of left ankle motion, including 5 degrees of dorsiflexion and plantar flexion. The disability is rated at the highest evaluation provided under Diagnostic Code 5311.

The Veteran's prostate disability, including prostatitis and BPH, is not service-connected as it developed after separation from service and is considered age-related. The claim cannot be granted on a presumptive basis due to lack of exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Veteran's reported syncope is not related to his active service and is not proximately due to or the result of a service-connected disability. Therefore, he does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for right arm numbness, as new and material evidence was received. However, there is no current disability of nerve damage that can be attributed to her right arm numbness.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and readjudication, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records and determining if the Veteran's TDIU claim should be referred to the Director of VA Compensation and Pension for extraschedular consideration.

The Board found that the Veteran's right eye disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to an error in calculating the amount of overpayment and recoupment, as his monthly compensation benefits have increased since 2004 but were not adjusted accordingly. The VA needs to conduct a new audit to accurately calculate the overpayment and recoupment.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of his death.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an addendum to a previous opinion regarding whether PTSD aggravated chronic ulcerative colitis.

The Board has determined that service connection for hyperkeratosis of the right foot and left foot is granted as secondary to service-connected bilateral ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's atherosclerotic vascular disease is related to his in-service high cholesterol, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder including leishmaniasis, to include as due to undiagnosed illness, was granted. The decision is based on reopening of the claim with new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for basal cell carcinomas, claimed as melanoma, is being remanded due to the need for additional development including a VA examination and review of relevant medical records.

The Veteran's skin disability is being remanded for additional development to confirm the current nature of his condition and determine its relationship to in-service herbicide exposure or sun exposure.

The Board has determined that the VA Regional Office (RO) did not properly notify the Veteran and appellant of their contested claim for apportionment, and thus remands the case to ensure proper procedures are followed.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain a new VA examination and update the claims file with any outstanding treatment records. The case will be reviewed by the RO after all development has been completed.

The Veteran's foot cold injury residuals are as likely as not incurred in service and the Board grants entitlement to service connection.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current periodontal disease is not service-connected as compensation for this condition is not authorized under VA regulations.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a new examination and additional development of records, as the current etiology opinion is inadequate.