Other conditions decisions — 2016

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current osteopenia is related to her in-service hyperparathyroidism and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran meets the criteria for eligibility for benefits under the post-9/11 GI Bill as defined in 38 C.F.R. § 21.9520(b) due to his service-connected condition leading to discharge.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a left hip disorder that he believes was caused or aggravated by his service-connected knee disabilities. The VA examiner found the condition less likely than not due to or resulting from the knee conditions, but did not address the gait abnormality claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left arm disorder, including residual muscle damage and/or tremors, is being remanded due to inadequate VA examination and opinion. The Veteran needs an additional VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any left arm disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records, particularly from Wilmington VA healthcare facility.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disabilities have been rated at 20 percent each, effective October 18, 2011.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed neurological disability, as well as its relationship to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if the July 1972 divorce decree between the Veteran and the appellant was valid under state law.

The Board has determined that further development of the record is needed for a proper adjudication of the claim for an increased initial rating for mood disorder, including consideration of TDIU.

The Veteran's death was not due to service-connected conditions, and the appeals for accrued benefits and nonservice-connected pension were dismissed as the appellant did not provide a valid claim.

The Veteran's appeal for benefits eligibility based on character of discharge has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and requesting a VA opinion to address whether the Veteran's current circulatory problems and cellulitis are related to service.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for his right ring finger disability was granted, and he is now rated as noncompensably (zero percent) disabled. A separate 10 percent evaluation has been assigned for degenerative or traumatic arthritis of two or more minor joint groups of the right hand. The appeal regarding service connection for residuals of right hand and arm injury remains pending.

The Veteran's annual family countable income was within the limits of the applicable maximum nonservice-connected pension rate for aid and attendance payable to a veteran, with one dependent from May 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information regarding the appellant's military service and eligibility for VA home loan benefits. Additional development is needed to determine if the appellant qualifies for an exception of basic eligibility criteria.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation by reason of being housebound has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant before a decision was made.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is being remanded due to incomplete treatment records and the need for a new medical opinion from an orthopedic spine surgeon at a different VA facility.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's paroxysmal atrial fibrillation began during service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Board has ordered the RO to take action with regard to the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus and right foot diabetic ulcers, which are inextricably intertwined with his current claim. The case is now REMANDED for further development.