Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, so the case is dismissed.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. §1151 for vision loss in the left eye, finding that there was no evidence of negligence or fault on the part of VA and that the Veteran's condition was not caused by VA care.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's loss of teeth is related to service or his service-connected condition, and for obtaining additional VA treatment records.

The Board has decided that the appellant's claims for service connection for cause of death and recognition as a 'helpless child' need to be further investigated due to incomplete information provided by the appellant.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for left foot surgery residuals is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's intervertebral disc disease is remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity and manifestations of his disability. The TDIU claim is also remanded as the Veteran has not completed the necessary forms.

The Veteran's bilateral hip and thigh disabilities are being remanded for further examination to determine their current severity, as the previous VA examinations did not include all required testing.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's left knee disability, specifically related to pain and functional loss during flare-ups or when used repeatedly over time.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient rationale in the previous VA medical examination opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service and his right parapharyngeal space tumor.

The Board denied compensation for loss of teeth, finding that the Veteran did not have a qualifying disability due to VA care and that his claim was based on error in prescribing medication for hyperthyroidism.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for periodontal disease, claimed as gum disease with loss of teeth, is denied because the condition does not meet the criteria for compensation.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for colon cancer due to in-service exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's previous claim was denied because the VA examiner did not consider other contaminants recognized by VA as being present in the drinking water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right leg injury and remanded the issue of whether new and material evidence was received to reopen his previously denied claim. The claim is now pending, but further development including obtaining service treatment records and arranging for a VA examination is needed.

The Veteran did not have any qualifying wartime service, so the surviving spouse does not meet the basic eligibility requirements for VA nonservice-connected death pension benefits.

The Veteran was found permanently and totally disabled due to service-connected disabilities, but the appellant is not eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits as she turned 26 before her father's disability rating became effective.

The Veteran's surviving spouse applied for nonservice-connected death pension, but the appellant is not eligible for accrued benefits as he does not meet the legal requirements to receive such benefits.

The Board found that the appellant's other-than-honorable discharge was due to willful and persistent misconduct, not insanity. Therefore, his discharge is a bar to VA benefits.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for leukemia/lymphoma, an acquired psychiatric disorder (adjustment disorder), tinnitus, headaches, and hypertension due to incomplete VA treatment records and the need for clarification on the precise nature of the Veteran's claimed malignancy.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's lung condition is related to his service, including exposure to chemicals and asbestos.

The Veteran is found incompetent to manage their own financial affairs, including the disbursement of VA funds due to mental health issues.