Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a C&P examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected residuals of a stress fracture of the left heel.

The Veteran died of respiratory failure caused by pharyngeal cancer or a soft tissue sarcoma that was related to his exposure to Agent Orange. The appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA medical records and an opinion on the cause of death.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for a left eye disorder. The Veteran's current left eye disorder is found to be etiologically related to his military service, and thus service connection is granted.

The Board found that there is no evidence of TTP in service and no competent medical evidence linking the Veteran's current TTP to his military service. The acquired psychiatric disorder claim was also denied as there is no evidence of a psychiatric disorder during service or within one year after service, and no competent medical evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and arranging for a VA examination to assess her employability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and thus no jurisdiction remains for adjudicating the merits of the claim.

The Board finds that the Veteran's eye disorders, diagnosed as central serous retinopathy and pigment epithelial detachment, are secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether the Veteran's PTSD has aggravated these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected hallux valgus of the left and right feet are currently evaluated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 5280. The Board finds that a higher evaluation is not warranted.

The Veteran's residuals of myocardial infarction status post percutaneous coronary intervention have been rated at 60 percent disabling as of July 21, 2010.

The Board found that the Veteran's injuries were not caused by or the result of VA medical treatment, and denied compensation for his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including determining the appellant's status as a stepchild of the Veteran for VA education benefits and the applicable eligibility date for DEA benefits. The effective date for DEA eligibility will be determined based on the confusing and contradictory dates in the record.

The Board denied service connection for chronic Barrett's esophagus claimed as the result of asbestos exposure, finding that there is no indication of such condition during or after service and no evidence linking it to service.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not entitled to recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran for purposes of VA death benefits due to their separation, which was not due to the misconduct or procurement by the Veteran without fault of the appellant.

The appeal is dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's endometrial adenocarcinoma is of service origin and grants her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's death was caused by respiratory arrest and throat cancer. The appellant argues that the underlying cause of death should be considered as including lung, bronchus, larynx, or trachea cancer due to exposure in Vietnam. The VA will obtain additional records and provide an opinion from a VA oncologist or otolaryngologist regarding whether the underlying cause of death includes these anatomical structures.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a left vericocele, status post internal spermatic vein ligation is being remanded due to the need to verify his military service and obtain pay stubs and retirement point documentation.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and treatment records, requiring a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his heat exhaustion during ACDUTRA service.

The Veteran's Crohn's disease is currently rated at 30 percent, the maximum rating available under the applicable diagnostic codes. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as there are no indications of severe symptoms or malnutrition.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claim for service connection of a traumatic right eye cataract with intraocular implant and determined that it is at least as likely as not related to his in-service injury. The rating assigned and effective date have not been determined.