Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Veteran's left anterior iliohypogastric neuritis is rated at 10 percent, effective from November 1, 2010. The Veteran's right testicular atrophy does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7523. The Veteran's service-connected scars are rated at 10 percent since May 18, 2015.

The Board has determined that further clarification is needed regarding the Veteran's periods of service and the characterization of the status of pertinent periods. The case is being remanded for the AOJ to make another request with DoD to determine the aggregate length of the Veteran’s periods of active duty service for Post-9/11 GI Bill purposes with attention to the current revised/expanded definition 'active duty' under Pub. L. No. 111-377.

The Veteran's bilateral hip greater trochanteric bursitis is granted service connection on a secondary basis to his service-connected knee and lumbar spine disabilities. The claim for the left leg blood clots is remanded due to lack of records and need for a medical opinion.

The Veteran's Crohn’s Disease was not incurred or aggravated during service and is not related to exposure to Agent Orange. The Board found the evidence does not support a link between the current condition and service.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional disability due to VA treatment, specifically a barium swallow and coumadin therapy, as there is insufficient information in the record regarding informed consent forms and the potential causation of additional disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed hematologic disorders, including aplastic anemia, acquired amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia, and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. The claim will be remanded for further action.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability, finding that his condition did not meet the criteria for compensation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for upper respiratory infection and eosinophilic gastritis with insomnia, as well as his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to March 19, 2009, have all been denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bursitis was denied because the new evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating his claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left hip bursitis and TDIU due to a need for additional examination and evidence.

The Board found that the overpayment of $677.73 was invalid due to a reduction in enrollment status not warranting discontinuation of benefits, and thus no debt was owed. The issue of waiver of recovery is moot as no valid overpayment existed.

The Veteran's death was service-connected, but the appellant is not entitled to additional burial benefits as the Veteran was buried in a private facility and not a veterans cemetery.

The Veteran's bilateral pes cavus and hammertoes were granted service connection effective December 15, 2009. A 30 percent rating was granted from December 15, 2009 to July 31, 2011, and a 50 percent rating was granted starting August 1, 2011.

The Board has granted service connection for Polymyositis and secondary service connection for a mood disorder due to Polymysitis. The Veteran's Polymyositis is related to in-service exposure to environmental toxins while working as a mechanic during his second period of active duty.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 was denied because the evidence did not show that his blood clots or heart murmur were caused by VA carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault.

The Veteran's income exceeded the maximum non-service-connected pension rate, so he is not eligible for pension benefits.

The Veteran's appeal regarding payment of medical expenses incurred on August 9 and November 5, 2014, at Norman Regional Hospital is remanded due to the lack of a Statement of the Case (SOC).

The Board has remanded the case to obtain a copy of the Veteran's record from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. The RO must contact this board directly and obtain any associated records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's request for a waiver of overpayment of VA death pension benefits, finding that her request was untimely due to submitting it after the 180-day deadline.