Other conditions decisions — 2017

The Veteran's claims for service connection for drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, and nasal congestion are being remanded due to the need for clarification regarding their etiology. The VA will conduct further examinations and review the evidence before making a decision.

The Veteran's prostate carcinoma is currently rated at 60 percent, effective November 1, 2010. The claim for an increased rating has been denied by the Board.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and the Appellant is not entitled to DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hairy cell leukemia and residuals thereof, finding that the disease was not in an active phase at the time of his claim. The effective date remains unchanged as it is the date of receipt of the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic myelogenous leukemia, claimed as the result of ionizing radiation exposure during service, is being remanded due to the need for a dose assessment and further consideration.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's cause of death is being remanded for further action due to a scheduling issue, and the appeal does not involve service connection.

The Board has determined that the appellant is entitled to recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran for the purpose of entitlement to dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) benefits.

The Board has deferred appellate consideration of the Veteran's waiver claim due to a challenge to the validity of the overpayment, and has remanded for further action on this issue.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal regarding an earlier effective date for short bowel syndrome. The claim of service connection for degenerative joint disease of the left hip as secondary to a service-connected disability was denied due to lack of evidence showing that the condition was caused or aggravated by any service-connected disability.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, as they have no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Board has reopened the claim but denied service connection for a dental condition for treatment purposes due to lack of evidence showing trauma or disease during service resulting in bone loss.

The Veteran does not have a current stomach disorder and there is no evidence of one during service. The Board finds that the criteria for service connection are not met.

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

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, rendering the case dismissed.

The appellant is not eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code because she reached the age of 26 before the effective date of her father's total disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records from Martinsburg VAMC and providing an addendum opinion regarding service connection for lipomas.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to February 17, 2017, for service-connected deep venous thrombosis of the left lower extremity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to an initial compensable rating of 10 percent for his service-connected supraventricular arrhythmia disability, based on evidence showing rare and intermittent episodes of atrial fibrillation.

The Board found no evidence of a current left eye disability present in service or related to service, and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.