Other conditions decisions — 2016

The Board found that the Veteran's brain tumor is not related to service exposure, and thus denied his claim for service connection. The claim was reopened due to new evidence showing a current diagnosis of the condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's esophageal cancer was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus type 2, and denied the claim for service connection based on presumed exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's only diagnosed acquired psychiatric condition is dysthymic disorder, which did not onset in and is not related to his service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim due to unclear employment history and reported income, as well as allegations of identity fraud. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional evidence related to these issues.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear at a scheduled videoconference hearing. The case will be returned for another hearing.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the denial of veteran's pension benefits based on excessive income.

The Veteran's service-connected oophorectomy prevented her from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment, and the Board found that she is not unemployable due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA eye examination. The claim will be reconsidered after these actions.

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The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to her failure to appear at the scheduled Board hearing. She has requested another opportunity to attend a hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are at least 40% disabling and result in a combined disability rating of over 70%, making him eligible for TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left thigh muscle atrophy/left leg injury is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and review of records.

The Board found that the appellant's overpayment of VA compensation benefits was not against equity and good conscience, given her fault in accepting erroneous payments. The debt will be waived.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses at Flagler Hospital on May 8, 2012 is granted as the treatment was deemed necessary due to an emergency situation where delay in seeking immediate medical attention would have been hazardous to his life or health.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining inpatient treatment records from Fort Jackson during basic training and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's right talus fracture has been productive of symptoms that more nearly approximate a moderately severe foot injury, warranting an initial 20 percent rating.

The Board found that the appellant's substantive appeal was timely filed and granted, resolving reasonable doubt in her favor.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete medical opinions and new evidence submitted by the appellant. The claims of service connection for parotid gland tumor and lymphomatoid papulosis are pending.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected residuals of a status-post fracture of the right nasal process was denied as there is no evidence of exceptional or unusual disability. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea, to include as secondary to residuals of a status-post fracture of the right nasal process, was also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current chronic lung disability, including pneumothorax, is not related to his active military service.