Other conditions decisions — 2017

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of her service-connected left knee disability and determine the range of motion in degrees. The Veteran will be provided an opportunity to respond after the additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and consideration of his condition under new regulations.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA pension benefits in the amount of $87,105.00 due to bad faith on his part.

The Board found that the Veteran's TMJ disability and sleep apnea were not incurred or aggravated by service, and thus denied both claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cold weather injuries of the hands and feet is denied as there are no current disabilities that can be linked to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disorder, including as secondary to PTSD, is denied. The VA examiner found no diagnosed dental disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding the etiology of his gallbladder removal and its relationship to service, particularly exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's mitral valve prolapse has been manifested by a workload of 8.5 METs resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, and angina (chest pain). The Board finds that the criteria for a higher rating are not met.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right elbow disability did not originate in service and is not otherwise etiologically related to his active duty service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for a right elbow disability is denied.

The Board found that the appellant does not meet the continuous cohabitation requirement necessary to warrant recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran for purposes of entitlement to DIC benefits.

The Board has remanded the case for an examination to determine if the Veteran's current left thumb disorder is related to his military service. The claim will be readjudicated after any additional development.

The Veteran's impairment of sphincter control has been rated at 30 percent since July 17, 2008.

The Veteran's claim for service connection and increased rating for his groin disability, as well as a higher rating for his left ankle disability, is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability and polyradiculopathy of the right lower extremity were rated, but denied increased ratings. The mood disorder claim was remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to comply with a previous remand directive, and a new VA examination is required.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board has determined that the appellant's character of discharge is a bar to payment of VA compensation benefits due to his conviction for a felony offense involving moral turpitude.

The case is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the nature and severity of any muscle group injury related to or caused by service-connected pelvic fractures. The Veteran's claims are currently pending.

The Veteran's income from the California Winery Workers Pension Plan Trust is considered countable for VA nonservice-connected pension purposes, and thus the appeal is denied.