Other conditions decisions — 2015

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence does not provide a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed bladder disorder, including benign prostatic hypertrophy and overactive bladder syndrome, had its onset during his military service. As such, the criteria for establishing service connection have been met.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, arranging for a new VA examination to assess the severity of her service-connected residuals of right clavicle fracture, and addressing any neurological symptoms related to this condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastrointestinal and skin disorders, both secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining STRs and a VA examination.

The appeal is being remanded due to the appellant's request for a rescheduled hearing. The case will be returned to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) for further action.

The Board has determined that the appellant is recognized as the surviving spouse of the Veteran for VA purposes, based on continuous cohabitation and no evidence of misconduct or intent to end the marriage.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's meralgia paresthetica is not related to service or a service-connected lumbar spine disability, and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board granted service connection for the appellant's left knee disability and assigned an initial evaluation of 10 percent. The claim for a higher rating remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a crush injury to the left third, fourth, and fifth fingers, including his scar, are rated at 10% effective February 19, 2011.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's kyphosis with degenerative osteoarthritic changes and scoliosis of the thoracic spine, effective prior to May 17, 2014. The claim is denied as there are no additional issues or theories of service connection presented.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development, including obtaining an education folder of the Appellant's step-father.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his hallux valgus and spine disorders, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of April 5, 2011. The Board has jurisdiction to grant TDIU from that date.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Veteran's service-connected displaced fractures of the transverse processes at L3 and L4 do not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU has been granted and the effective dates have been established. As this represents a full grant of the benefit sought, the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and clarifying whether the appellant wishes to have a hearing before the Board.

The Board has granted the appellant's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA benefits in the amount of $2000, finding that repayment would cause undue hardship.

The Board has determined that the appeal is remanded to obtain additional service personnel records and determine if the Veteran's discharge was due to a physical or mental condition not resulting from her own willful misconduct but interfering with her performance of duty. The case will be returned for further review.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for residuals of a head injury due to new evidence received since the last final denial. The Veteran's income exceeded the maximum allowable pension rate, thus preventing him from receiving improved pension benefits.