Other conditions decisions — 2016

The Board has granted service connection for colitis and diverticulitis, finding that the Veteran's digestive system symptoms during service have continued to recur after separation.

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The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a concussion has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that the character of the appellant's military service is under dishonorable conditions, but additional evidence may change this determination. The appeal is being remanded to obtain a complete copy of the appellant's service personnel records.

The Board has determined that the issue of entitlement to an earlier effective date of January 5, 2010, for the award of basic eligibility for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33, Title 38, United States Code (Post-9/11 GI Bill) is moot and dismissed due to a prior decision granting this benefit.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his service connection claim for stroke residuals and increased rating claim for spinal meningitis.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a lung disability due to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, and denied the claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral leg disabilities other than his service-connected right and left knee disabilities have been denied. The evidence does not establish the existence of a separate disability of the legs.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current prostate disability, including benign prostatic hypertrophy and an enlarged prostate, present during his active service or for many years thereafter. The Board also determined that there is no evidence linking any current prostate disability to his active service.

The Board has granted a 10 percent disability rating for the residuals of squamous cell carcinoma of the left tonsil from December 1, 2007 to September 16, 2014.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, as it has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including VA examinations to assess the current severity of her service-connected left knee and low back disabilities, as well as a determination regarding her need for aid and attendance.

The Board has found that the Veteran's request to postpone her hearing due to inclement weather is valid and has ordered a new video conference hearing. The case will be returned to the Board for further appellate consideration if necessary.

The Board has granted service connection for a disability variously diagnosed as regional pain syndrome, chronic pain syndrome, neuralgia and neuritis resulting from the right inguinal hernia repair performed during active military service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an opinion regarding whether the decreased sensation in the hands is related to the Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability or represents an undiagnosed illness related to his Persian Gulf service.

The Board finds that the appellant's character of discharge constitutes a bar to VA benefits due to his in-service misconduct, specifically periods of AWOL and attempted theft.

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

The Board has determined that the appellant's status as a surviving spouse of the deceased Veteran for purposes of VA death benefits is established, resolving all reasonable doubt in her favor.