Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to lack of evidence supporting herbicide exposure, and thus no presumptive conditions could be established.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot pain has been reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for back strain has been reopened and granted.

The Veteran's post-service hysterectomy is at least as likely as not related to her in-service treatment for gonorrhea and pelvic inflammatory disease. Service connection for the endometriosis condition is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination. The Veteran's right eye disability is being reviewed further.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that his mental health disability did not have its onset in active service and is not related to such service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a left broken foot, finding that there is no credible evidence to support the occurrence of such an injury during active service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status before a decision was made.

The Veteran's left-sided varicocele has worsened and requires updated medical records and an examination to determine the appropriate rating.

The VA Regional Office awarded the appellant a total of $1,047.00 for burial and funeral expenses and a plot allowance. The appellant's claim was denied as she is not eligible for higher amounts due to her father dying at a private hospital under private insurance.

The Board denied an increase rating for TMJ disturbance, finding that the Veteran's symptoms do not warrant a higher disability rating based on limited range of motion.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to ensure that VA satisfied the duty to assist, specifically in obtaining records related to the Veteran's divorce and income changes.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's leg, neck, and back pain claims. The examiner is requested to provide an addendum opinion addressing direct service connection for these conditions and whether they are secondary to her service-connected migraines.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an eye condition and initial compensable rating for sinusitis, as well as the TDIU claim due to lack of a VA examination. The Veteran is also required to complete and return a VA Form 21-8940.

The Board has determined that the March 2017 VA examination is inadequate and requires a new examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected right thigh disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting opinions on whether his nasopharyngeal carcinoma and stroke were related to his presumed exposure to herbicides during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient clarification of the nature and etiology of the appellant's eye disability, specifically whether it is related to his service or not.

The claim of entitlement to burial benefits for the Veteran's deceased surviving spouse is denied because she was not a veteran and there is no legal basis to award such benefits.

The Veteran's increased rating for bilateral first metatarsophalangeal joint arthritis is remanded due to a lack of recent VA medical records and the need for an updated examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's retroactive disability compensation payment was correctly calculated and paid, based on his combined disability ratings and dependency status during the relevant period.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence obtained by VA, and a supplemental statement of the case must be issued.