Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board denied service connection for an eye disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right flexor hallucis longus tendonitis due to a lack of VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to restore a 30 percent disability rating for decreased visual acuity of the left eye prior to September 17, 2015. The RO reduced the rating from 30 percent to 10 percent effective February 1, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for acute myeloid leukemia, which was linked to herbicide agent exposure, has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic condition during or within one year after service.

The Board found that the creation of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $5,946.00 was valid and denied the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has ordered the AOJ to reconstruct and upload all documentation related to the appeal for beneficiary travel benefits, as the current file is missing relevant records.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for left eye iritis prior to February 25, 2020, and in excess of 10 percent as of that date is being remanded due to the need for an updated VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear diagnoses and a need for additional development, including obtaining an appropriate VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the Veteran's exposure to radiation during service and its potential impact on his myelodysplastic syndrome, which is claimed as a cause of death.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a left leg and/or foot disorder, including foot drop and swelling caused by VA treatment during March 2012 total knee replacement surgery due to the Veteran's non-compliance with medical advice.

The Board denied service connection for a right eye cataract and left elbow bursitis, finding no evidence of current disabilities related to military service.,For diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, the Veteran's disability rating was denied as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and no service connection is granted.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a left arm disorder due to the lack of evidence showing an in-service injury or aggravation, and because the Veteran's condition clearly existed prior to service.