Other conditions decisions — 2017

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left thumb metacarpal joint arthrosis and bilateral hand condition, finding that her current disabilities are not related to active duty service.

The Veteran's fungus of the feet and hands is currently rated at 30 percent, which is appropriate given his condition. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities has been granted as secondary to PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's right eye pterygium and left eye pingueculae are related to any event or injury during service. The VA examiner will need to provide a clear opinion on this issue.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertensive nephrosclerosis is currently rated at 60 percent, the maximum available under Diagnostic Code 7507. The Board finds that an increased evaluation beyond this level is not warranted.

The Board found that VA legally garnished the Veteran's disability compensation payments for the period from March 1, 2005 to October 31, 2005, based on a valid state court order.

The Veteran's TIA residuals, including headaches and numbness of the face, are rated at 10 percent. The Board found no new embolism, thrombosis, or hemorrhage warranting a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for blindness, including as due to bilateral macular degeneration, was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a link between the disability and service.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have recognized service in the Armed Forces of the United States and therefore is not a 'veteran' for VA benefits purposes.

The VA Board found that the Veteran's current right eye disabilities are not directly related to his active service or caused by his service-connected blindness in the left eye, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for entitlement to non-service connected pension, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's esophageal cancer is presumed to be due to his presumed exposure to herbicides during service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's death was caused by acute myelogenous leukemia, which is associated with exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. As the Veteran served at Camp Lejeune and has a current diagnosis of leukemia, service connection for the cause of his death is granted.

The appellant is eligible for accrued benefits due to timely filing of the application.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security records and arranging a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic myeloid leukemia is caused by his in-service exposure to ionizing radiation, and thus service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations and review of medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination and ensuring compliance with directives. The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of cold injury to his left leg and foot is pending.

The Veteran's ex-spouse (Appellant) has appealed for apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits on behalf of their minor child. The appeal is currently in a contested claim status and requires further procedural steps to ensure compliance with specialized procedures.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1805 and § 1815, finding that she does not meet the legal criteria to receive these benefits due to a lack of evidence of spina bifida or other birth defects associated with her father's Vietnam service.

The Veteran's overpayment of nonservice-connected pension benefits in the amount of $25,674.00 is waived due to his inability to repay it without causing undue hardship and because recovery would defeat the purpose for which the VA pension benefit was intended.