Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding his employability and obtaining SSA records.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative joint disease, L5-S1 prior to April 14, 2010, and a rating in excess of 40 percent on or after April 14, 2010 was granted. He is currently assigned a 40 percent evaluation effective April 14, 2010.

The Veteran's service connection claims for costochondritis and a left testicle disorder (claimed as epididymitis) have been denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of current disability or a link to service.

The Veteran's benefits are not being apportioned to the appellant on behalf of their minor child due to financial hardship and inability to demonstrate special needs for the child.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the need for an examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's lipomas.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities have been rated at 60 percent effective December 1, 2009 for the right knee and August 1, 2008 for the left knee. The ratings are based on moderate to severe symptomatology with significant impact on employment.

The Veteran's case is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination. The appeal will be reconsidered after these actions are completed.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals, status post repair of left inguinal hernia is granted due to aggravation during a period of active duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a medical opinion from an oncologist regarding the Veteran's cause of death and the dependents' educational assistance claim must be deferred until the cause of death claim is adjudicated.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a fracture of the mandible are currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that this rating is appropriate based on the current evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to incorrect address and further development is required.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a lung tumor, left lung, status-post surgery. The decision is based on new evidence provided in 1981 that established the presence of a nodule on the Veteran's left lung during his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lupus, pleurisy, esophageal abnormalities, malar rash, and oral ulcers are all related to her active duty service.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to provide the Appellant with an appropriate VA examination and for further development of his claim.

The Veteran's claim for additional compensation benefits for a dependent school child (K.B.) from September 1, 1998, to July 1, 2003 was denied because the required form and documentation were not submitted within one year of notification.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, but the RO denied his claim as he does not have a qualifying additional disability. The Board has decided to remand the case for further development including obtaining VA medical records related to the Veteran's malpractice lawsuit against VA under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death due to gastric cancer was not caused by active duty service, including exposure to herbicides. Service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including verification of service on the Point Marone and Point Cypress during January to June 1970.

The Board is remanding the claim to the RO for further development and consideration, including obtaining new medical evidence and providing proper VCAA notice.

The Veteran's daughter [redacted] is claimed to suffer from spina bifida, which may qualify for VA benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1805 due to her father's service in Vietnam. The case must be remanded for further development including a VA examination.