Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for intervertebral disc syndrome is remanded due to the need for further examination and opinion regarding the severity of his service-connected thoracolumbar spine disability.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his service and his death from respiratory failure due to ischemic heart disease.

The Board denied service connection for urethral stricture, finding that it was not manifested during service or after separation and is not otherwise related to service or a service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The VA denied the claim for a government-furnished headstone or marker because the Veteran's grave is not unmarked, as it includes a group marker with his name and dates of birth and death.

The Board has determined that additional medical examinations are needed to determine if the Veteran's left hand disorder and skin disorder of the head are related to his military service.

The Board found that the appellant's discharge was due to resignation for the good of the service, which is a statutory bar to VA benefits. The claim is denied as there is no evidence of insanity at the time of the offense.

The Veteran's unequal leg length condition is related to his military service and has been granted as service connected.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain clinical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's gout and vision disability are related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an allergy disability, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his military service and his current allergies.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's urticaria, which may be related to a nasal flu vaccination during service. A VA examination is needed to determine if there is a link between the condition and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides and the etiology of his acute myelogenous leukemia. The VA will obtain additional records, verify the Veteran's service in Korea, and provide a medical opinion on the cause of his condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate findings in a previous VA medical opinion, requiring further development including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

Your VR&E benefits claim has been granted, and you are now eligible for tuition and fees associated with an Associate's Degree at Pikes Peak Community College. As such, your appeal is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for any disability involving white blood cells, including leukemia and anemia is granted as new and material evidence has been received. The case is remanded to obtain a VA examination regarding the etiology of the disabilities.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise, and therefore grants service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury.

The Board has granted a combined evaluation of 50 percent for the Veteran's service-connected gunshot wound residuals, with each disability rated at 30 percent. The decision is based on the need for an above-the-knee amputation to address the Veteran’s gunshot wounds.

Your appeal has been dismissed because you have already received service connection for the cause of your husband's death.

The Veteran's appeal for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA pension benefits is being remanded due to the need for further action by the RO, including consideration of new evidence and developments in his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for patellar tendonitis of the right and left knees are being remanded due to inadequate examination findings. An additional VA examination is required.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right hip replacement is denied. The lower back injury issue was remanded due to insufficient evidence.