Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Veteran's overpayment of $13,304 was properly created due to incorrect payment for a dependent spouse. The debt is waived as full recovery would defeat the purposes for which the benefits were intended.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right arm atrophy disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between his current condition and his military service. The Board also found that the currently diagnosed right arm atrophy is not related to any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's right Achilles tendon disability is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of her condition.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a chronic speech disability is granted, but further development is needed due to the need for an additional VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for metal objects next to the Veteran's lung and heart, finding that these conditions are related to his in-service combat experience.

The Veteran's service-connected tension headaches are rated at 30 percent, effective June 19, 2006. The GERD with dyspepsia is rated at 60 percent from June 19, 2006 to February 21, 2012 and then at 10 percent since February 22, 2012. PTSD is rated at 100 percent effective August 19, 2006.

The Veteran withdrew the issue of service connection for cancer, to include non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, during a hearing before the Board. As a result, this issue is dismissed.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal and the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities because there was not sufficient evidence showing that his service-connected conditions prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for a separate rating for neuropathic pain secondary to Frey’s Syndrome was denied. The initial rating of 30 percent for Frey’s Syndrome from April 16, 2007 to November 16, 2017 was granted. A maximum schedular rating of 50 percent for Frey’s Syndrome from November 17, 2017 to the present was granted.

The veteran's death does not qualify for Parents' Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits because the Appellant's annual income exceeds the maximum limit.

The Board has granted service connection for a dental disability for treatment purposes only, but has remanded the issue of service connection for compensation purposes due to lack of VA examination and outstanding records.

The Veteran's daughter, A.Y., experienced financial hardship due to inadequate support from the Veteran. The Board granted a 20 percent apportionment of the Veteran’s VA disability compensation benefits on her behalf for the period from November 6, 2006 through January 13, 2008.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his in-service experiences and his current condition. The Veteran's skin was found to be normal at the time of his separation from service, and he did not report any persistent symptoms since then.

The Veteran's umbilical hernia condition required immediate medical attention, and the nearest VA facility was not feasibly available. The court found that payment or reimbursement for the private medical services provided at Grande Ronde Hospital is granted.

The Board denied service connection for hair loss, including alopecia areata and androgenic alopecia, finding that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of alopecia areata and his male pattern baldness is not considered a disability.

The Veteran's symptoms are attributed to his service-connected disabilities and not an undiagnosed illness related to his Southwest Asia service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of an insect bite on the left hand, right eye condition, and back condition due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is also being asked to provide additional medical records and undergo VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the cases for issuance of a Statement of the Case on the issues of earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits.

The Veteran's hidradenitis suppurative is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and a VA skin examination to assess the severity of her condition.