Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for myofascial pain syndrome. The Veteran's symptoms need further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's bilateral cataracts are granted as secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.,The issue of a TDIU from October 13, 2015 through the date of the Veteran's death is dismissed due to the award of total ratings for lung cancer and spinal cancer C-5.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a skin disorder, claimed as skin cysts, has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for weakened and broken teeth is denied because these conditions are not compensable disabilities under VA regulations.

The Veteran's left foot amputation stumps of four inner toes are being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity and manifestations of his condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left thigh and left hip conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's last employment was in 2016, but the most recent report of his employment indicated it was in 2010. The Board has ordered additional information from the Veteran regarding his employment history.

The Veteran's appeal for education benefits has been dismissed due to their death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with the case.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the temporary total evaluation based on convalescence following a January 2011 lumbar spine surgery. The Board has dismissed this case as there is no further jurisdiction in this matter.

The Veteran's right ear and right cheek numbness following a parotidectomy at the VA Medical Center in February 2008 was not caused by VA negligence or fault, as it was a foreseeable risk of the procedure. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits due to his income exceeding the maximum annual limit.

The Board has ordered a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any disability manifested by insomnia and fatigue, also claimed as chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran's service in Southwest Asia is considered.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant. No decisions were made on any service connection claims.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim for a higher level of payment of educational assistance benefits under the Transfer of Entitlement provisions of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, currently paid at the 50-percent level.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's dental issues. The VA needs to obtain private dental treatment records, provide an addendum opinion, and consider the Veteran's lay statements.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of records and allegations regarding the Veteran's alleged TDY service in Vietnam. The appellant is seeking service connection for their son's spina bifida.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining private treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is limited to the issue of entitlement to an increased rating for his convulsive disorder on an extraschedular basis. The Board has ordered remand due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for updated information regarding employment status.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and opinion regarding whether the Veteran's left eye disability is due to VA treatment, specifically surgeries performed in July 2012, December 2012, and January 2013 at the Ann Arbor VAMC. The examiner will need to assess if the additional disability was caused by carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance of fault on VA's part.

The appellant is seeking accrued benefits for last sickness and burial expenses of his mother, who died in April 2013. The claim was denied because the appellant did not provide proof that he paid any of these expenses. He needs to submit a full accounting of all such expenses.