Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Board denied the reopening of the claim for service connection for the cause of death, as well as the claims for accrued benefits and nonservice-connected death pension due to lack of active service qualifying for these benefits.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotions is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has decided to remand the case for a higher rating due to worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's death in September 1960 precluded the appellant from being recognized as his surviving spouse for purposes of DIC benefits and accrued benefits due to her remarriage after age 57. The appeal is denied.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death due to a lack of evidence linking the Veteran's cause of death (sepsis and aspergilious pneumonia) to his military service, including Agent Orange exposure. The Board found that diabetes mellitus was not shown to have caused or contributed to the Veteran's AML, which is presumed to be related to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board granted service connection for lateral epicondylitis of the right elbow, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to active service.

The VA home loan guaranty benefits are denied because the Appellant was not married to the Veteran at the time of his death, and thus cannot be considered a surviving spouse for eligibility purposes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's thoracic strain, claimed as upper back muscle pain, had its onset in service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) as the evidence did not show it was caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability, was present in service or until many years thereafter, and is related to service.

The Veteran's appeal on the issue of increased rating for hearing loss was withdrawn. The claim for service connection for a skin disability, including basal cell carcinoma, was denied as there is no evidence to support a link between the condition and service or exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for his permanent and total disability rating, finding that no CUE was present in prior decisions. The Veteran argued he should have received a higher rating at the time of his retirement due to symptoms he reported but did not receive a proper VA examination.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for fibromyoma uteri and granted it. Service connection is also granted for first degree cystocele and rectocele.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for right hand mallet distal phalanx 5th finger status post closed fracture, left and right shin splints, and primary insomnia has been denied. The RO granted service connection for these conditions but did not provide a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations are incomplete and requires further development, including another examination with PFT testing to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected lung disability.

The Veteran seeks an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for his left wrist disability and is also seeking service connection for bilateral hearing loss and metastatic sarcoma. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address these claims.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to acute myeloid leukemia, which is presumed to be caused by Agent Orange exposure during service. Service connection for the cause of death and myelodysplastic syndrome/acute myeloid leukemia has been granted.

The Veteran had confirmed service in the Republic of Vietnam and was exposed to Agent Orange. He died from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which is a covered herbicide disease. Retroactive disability compensation for this condition is granted.

The Veteran had confirmed service in the Republic of Vietnam and was exposed to Agent Orange. He died from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which is a covered herbicide disease. Retroactive disability compensation for this condition is granted.

The Veteran had confirmed service in the Republic of Vietnam and was exposed to Agent Orange. He died from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which is a covered herbicide disease. Retroactive disability compensation for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and no service connection decision could be made.

The Veteran had confirmed service in the Republic of Vietnam and was exposed to Agent Orange. He died from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which is a covered herbicide disease. Retroactive disability compensation for this condition is granted.