Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's urinary frequency is more likely related to his use of a diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide) rather than any neurological manifestation of his service-connected thoracic spine disability. Therefore, he was denied a separate compensable rating for urinary dysfunction.

The Veteran's service treatment records do not show any right lower extremity disability during his active service. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against a finding of current disability and therefore, service connection for a right lower extremity disability cannot be granted.

The Veteran's service-connected history of carcinoma of the supraglottis area has been manifested by subjective complaints of difficulty swallowing and speech impairment, but objective evidence does not demonstrate active disease or a constant inability to speak above a whisper. The initial rating for this condition is denied.

The Veteran seeks service connection for leukemia, claiming it is due to exposure to ionizing radiation and hazardous chemicals while stationed at RAF St. Mawgan in the United Kingdom. The Board has ordered additional development including obtaining medical records and verifying exposure.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of a neurologic disorder in the Veteran's left arm, and therefore service connection for this condition cannot be granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient notification of a hearing, and he must be provided an opportunity for a Travel Board or videoconference hearing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for compensation purposes for residuals of dental trauma and for dental treatment purposes including as secondary to diabetes mellitus due to lack of credible evidence of a qualifying disability during or after service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left rib injury, characterized as intercostal neuralgia, is related to his active duty service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA opinion on whether the Veteran's pancreatic cancer was related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left arm and hand disability is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and development of his VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examination and consideration of new medical evidence. The issue remains whether service connection can be established for left ear pain or a perforated eardrum.

The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine condition was initially rated at 10 percent and later increased to 20 percent. The decision also addressed the issue of TDIU, which was granted.

The Board finds that the Veteran's death was not service-connected due to exposure to herbicides or any other condition related to his military service.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the issue of entitlement to service connection for a lung condition, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left rotator cuff tear and degenerative changes in the left acromioclavicular joint are granted as his current conditions are found to be due to his in-service injury and duties.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity and manifestations of his service-connected varicose veins of the right leg.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim for rescission of the forfeiture to all rights, claims, and benefits under laws administered by VA. The Veteran's statement is considered new and material as it directly addresses the basis of his forfeiture.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's arthralgias and myalgias, as well as for obtaining additional treatment records from the Baltimore VA Medical Center.