Other conditions decisions — 2017

The Board has determined that the cause of the Veteran's death, respiratory failure, was due to Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) caused by Agent Orange exposure during his service in Vietnam. The claim for service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Veteran's urinary incontinence is currently evaluated at 40 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's request for a waiver of the adjusted overpayment was timely filed, and the case is referred to the Committee on Waivers and Compromises for further review.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal as he is no longer alive.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for memory loss is remanded due to the need for a new VA medical opinion to determine the appropriate disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran's attorney.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a TDIU, and the Board has dismissed the case as a result.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's prostate cancer and radiation treatment caused or aggravated his facial spasms. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied as her service did not meet the requirements of basic eligibility based on qualifying wartime military service.

The Veteran's tonsillar cancer is found to be the result of in-service exposure to Agent Orange, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund is denied as it is precluded by a prior determination of forfeiture due to assistance rendered to an enemy of the United States.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits because he did not have active duty service during a period of war, and thus does not meet the eligibility requirements.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear marital status and need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for service connection of a heart disability (claimed as atrial fibrillation) secondary to his service-connected non-small cell lung carcinoma. The issue of TDIU is remanded and will be referred to the Director, Compensation Service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed bilateral foot disorder is not related to her military service and therefore denied her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's eye disorders have been manifested by bilateral corrected distance vision of 20/40 with symptoms of dryness, redness, and itchiness. The evidence does not show that the eye disorders warrant a higher rating under any of the diagnostic codes related to the eye.

The Board has granted a 60 percent evaluation for the Veteran's service-connected postural syncope (PS), effective from June 1, 1999.

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized as status post ACL repair/medial hemiarthroplasty with antalgic gait, has been rated at 20 percent since November 1, 2009. The Board found that the current rating is appropriate based on the evidence showing a dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of 'locking,' pain, and effusion into the joint.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the need to obtain SSA records.

The Veteran's skin condition, including a cyst on his left buttock, is being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine its etiology. The issue of service connection remains unresolved.