Other conditions decisions — 2016

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not result in the requirement of regular aid and attendance of another person, leading to a denial of special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance for accrued benefits purposes.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for status post encephalitis was granted with an effective date of November 16, 1953 due to the reopening of his case on new evidence. The Board found that there was no clear and unmistakable error in the December 1965 rating decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient verification of herbicide exposure in Japan, and the Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple myeloma is being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU was dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for loss of use of his right leg is being remanded due to the need for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran suffers from sleep apnea and whether it is related to service. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after this additional development.

The Veteran's cholangiocarcinoma and liver cancer were not service-connected, nor was the cause of death due to these conditions considered service-connected. The Board found that there was no evidence linking the cancers or death to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for retinopathy and dermatochalasis, as well as hypertension due to in-service Agent Orange exposure, are denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's chronic lower back strain and thoracic arthritis have not met the criteria for a higher rating since January 30, 2015.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a liver disability that is related to his active service.

The Veteran's current Crohn's disease is etiologically related to his active service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's VA benefits were restored from December 27, 2001 to April 13, 2004 due to the removal of the fugitive felon status.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeals for service connection have been withdrawn, and he does not meet the criteria for a separate grant of service connection for PTSD.

The October 26, 1983 rating decision denied service connection for the Veteran's right eye disability due to a pre-existing condition that was not aggravated during his active duty.

The Veteran's left eye scotoma resulted in a visual acuity of 20/200 and an average field of vision of 50 degrees, warranting a 20% evaluation. The RO increased the rating to 20% effective from April 10, 2009.

The Board finds that there is no evidence of a current disability related to the Veteran's left foot or hand disorders, and thus service connection cannot be established.

The Board found that the Veteran's current right eye loss of vision is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right thigh tumor is not service-connected, as there is no evidence to support a finding of causation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's deviated nasal septum is not related to service, as there was no evidence of a traumatic event during active duty. The claim for service connection is therefore denied.

The Veteran's claim for waiver of overpayment of VA pension benefits is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a full accounting of the amount of overpayment.