Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed nerve disorder and bilateral hip disorder were not incurred or aggravated during his active duty service. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the appellant's service-connected right and left knee disabilities do not warrant higher ratings as they do not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to an inadequate examination in April 2010. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to determine if he has a current left arm disorder and whether it is related to his military service.

The Veteran's right testicular infarction resulting from hernia repair surgery at a VA facility was not caused by carelessness, negligence, or lack of proper skill on the part of VA. The risk factors for such complications were discussed with the Veteran prior to his consent.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and his claim for an increased disability rating for conjunctivitis with dry eyes was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in representation and notification, requiring additional development including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's interstitial cystitis and severe weight loss are related to his active service, with the benefit of doubt favoring the Veteran.

The Board found that the right thumb disability did not have onset during service and was not related to any injury or disease in service. The current right thumb disability, including carpometacarpal joint arthritis, is unrelated to an event of active service origin and is not proximately due or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's penile deformity, which is in the form of a 30 degree rotation of the glans and distal shaft, was not found to be related to VA treatment for bladder cancer. The Board determined that the preponderance of evidence does not support the claim.

The Veteran's skin disorder and nail fungus were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The nail fungus was linked to conditions of training with trauma to the toenails during active service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a May 2004 surgical report related to the Veteran's cholesteatoma surgery at a VA facility. The claim will be reviewed again after this information is obtained.

The Board found that the Veteran's current left hip disorder is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of a right foot or ankle injury in service and concluded that the Veteran's current right foot drop disorder is not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his status-post operative fracture of the mandible is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed right elbow disability is related to his service-connected lumbar spine and bilateral knee disabilities, which caused or aggravated his current condition.

The Veteran's appeal for a separate initial compensable rating for fatigue has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for narcolepsy with cataplexy and her TDIU claim are both remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding the etiology of her narcolepsy, as well as the impact of her disabilities on her employability.

The Veteran's complaints of gastrointestinal symptoms were not shown to be related to service and the Board found no chronic gastrointestinal disorder in service. The Veteran's current diarrhea is associated with his psychiatric disability, specifically stress.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for obtaining all private and VA medical records, scheduling a VA dental examination, and readjudicating the issue in light of all evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's glioblastoma multiforme, which was diagnosed during his service in Vietnam and presumed to be due to Agent Orange exposure, is service-connected. The cause of death, congestive heart failure, also had its onset during service and is considered presumptively related to Agent Orange exposure.