Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected stress fractures of the right and left tibia have not resulted in malunion or nonunion, which would warrant a compensable rating. The evidence does not show any knee or ankle disability resulting from these stress fractures.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA throat examination and clarification on whether the Veteran wants a hearing. The issue remains about service connection for the neck disorder.

The case is being remanded for further development and readjudication due to the submission of additional evidence not previously considered by the agency of original jurisdiction.

The Veteran's squamous cell oropharyngeal carcinoma was not incurred in, caused by, or aggravated by his military service. The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the cancer and herbicide exposure during service.

The Board found that the Veteran's hiatal hernia was not incurred in or aggravated by military service, including as due to radiation exposure. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that the appellant had no service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces. As such, they are not eligible for the one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Board found that the Veteran's neuritis of both legs does not result in a disability picture, by analogy, to more than moderately severe incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve. Therefore, the criteria for entitlement to higher initial ratings have not been met.

The Veteran's chondromalacia patella with degenerative joint disease of the left knee is currently rated at 10 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for recurrent skin rashes of the face and inner thighs, claimed as secondary to Agent Orange exposure, is being remanded due to the need for additional VA medical records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left hip conditions, finding no evidence of a nexus between these disabilities and his military service or service-connected spine disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating and TDIU due to incomplete examination reports, lack of consideration of functional impairment, and ineligibility for a TDIU based on schedular criteria. The case is also referred to VA's Director of Compensation and Pension for consideration of entitlement to a TDIU under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b).

The Veteran's claim for residuals of an injury to the right eyelid has been granted. The Board finds that service connection is warranted as his current complaints are consistent with the in-service injury he reported.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his varicose veins of the left lower thigh is being remanded due to incomplete examination report and need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a spine examination.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence supporting the determination that the appellant was facing a general court-martial at the time of his request for an undesirable discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial.

The Veteran's irritable/inflammatory bowel syndrome is presumed to be incurred in active service. The claim for alpha thalassemia remains pending as the evidence does not establish a connection with service.

The Veteran's current right rotator cuff tendonitis is etiologically related to her active service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The issue of tarsal tunnel syndrome (clamed as bilateral great toe numbness) remains pending.

The Veteran seeks an earlier effective date for additional compensation for his dependent son, S., who was enrolled in school after age 18. The Board finds that the claim is denied as the evidence does not show a timely submission of a VA Form 21-674 regarding continuation of benefits for S.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is incompetent to handle disbursement of VA funds and remanded for further development.