Other conditions decisions — 2015

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional verification of the Veteran's service and for obtaining Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran was diagnosed with Grave's disease, but the Board found that it did not occur during a period of active duty or ADT and thus denied service connection.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a left eye disability and granted it, finding new evidence that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected left foot arthritic changes.

The Veteran's income exceeded the maximum annual limit for nonservice-connected VA pension benefits for the period of October 2012 through October 2013, and his substantial net worth also barred him from receiving such benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's DJD of the left acromioclavicular joint and left glenohumeral joint is at least as likely as not incurred in service, granting his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bowel resection and umbilical hernia are related to his service-connected ventral and hiatal hernias, warranting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of any heart disorders he may have, including atrial fibrillation and a heart murmur. The AOJ will secure VA treatment records from the 1990s and provide the Veteran with an examination to assess his current health status.

The Veteran died at his residence and there is no evidence that he was receiving VA compensation or pension benefits. The Board denied the claim for non-service-connected burial benefits as none of the criteria were met.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a vision disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining an examination and associated medical opinion.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated his urinary dysfunction. The case is now remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's eye disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure of the RO to provide notice for a scheduled videoconference hearing. The case will be returned to the AOJ for scheduling another hearing.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to determine the severity of his service-connected post phlebitic syndrome and left thigh status post gunshot wound injury. The TDIU claim will also be addressed as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient active duty service and a need for verification of all periods of service.

The Veteran's VRAP benefits were denied from November 8, 2012 to December 17, 2012 due to his failure to maintain satisfactory attendance in his course of study at Prince George's Community College.

The Veteran's overpayment was found to be valid, and the debt is waived due to VA's failure to act on the Veteran's notification of incarceration in a timely manner.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for left ankle strain and hypertension have been withdrawn. The claim for a compensable initial disability rating for costochondritis is denied as the condition does not meet the criteria for any higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for dependency benefits for his current spouse was denied as the effective date could not be earlier than September 25, 2009 due to lack of timely notification.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding an increased evaluation for vascular occlusion of the left eye. As a result, the issue is dismissed.