Other conditions decisions — 2015

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and clarifying SSA disability benefits.

The Veteran's dry eye syndrome is found to have begun during service and has been granted service connection.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional development of evidence and a VA examination is required.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and thus the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board has determined that the case needs to be remanded for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right hip disorder and considering whether it was incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a foot fungus, sinusitis (claimed as respiratory disorder), and low back condition were denied. The evidence did not support the presence of these conditions during or after service.

The Veteran's overpayment of VA education benefits was properly created due to his failure to notify VA of his withdrawal from classes. The Board granted the waiver of recovery, finding that recovery would be against equity and good conscience given the Veteran's serious health conditions and financial situation.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his right brachial plexus injury is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a new examination.

The Veteran's left hip disability is currently rated at 10 percent for limitation of motion, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on additional functional loss due to pain or other factors. The claim for an increased evaluation is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current dental disability for which service connection can be granted, as his loss of teeth in service was due to extraction and not bone loss. The appeal is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is granted, and he is entitled to a waiver of recovery for an overpayment of $16,367 in monthly housing allowances.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for additional development due to a hearing request and scheduling issues.

The Veteran is seeking payment or reimbursement for private medical expenses from July 18, 2012, to July 19, 2012. The VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky denied the claim due to incomplete evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left hip arthritis with labrum tear as secondary to his service-connected right foot, right ankle, and left ankle disabilities. The VA examiner found that these service-connected disabilities did not cause or aggravate the Veteran's left hip disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining missing service treatment records and providing an addendum opinion regarding the bilateral hand disability.

The Veteran seeks higher evaluations for his right and left patellar tendonitis, which have been manifested by pain, stiffness, instability, and functional loss. The Board has found that the criteria for separate 20 percent evaluations are met for both conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a videoconference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is rated at 60% effective June 1, 2013. The Board found that the evidence supported a 60% rating for voiding dysfunction due to urinary leakage requiring absorbent material changed more than four times per day.

The Veteran is seeking compensation for a higher level of aid and attendance due to VA medical treatment in July and August 1999. The case has been remanded for further development, including obtaining an adequate medical examination and opinion regarding this claim.