Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Veteran's large cell lymphoma is granted as service connected due to in-service exposure to radiation. The Board found the medical evidence sufficient to establish a direct link between his current condition and his military service.

The veteran's income exceeds the maximum allowable for non-service-connected pension benefits, resulting in denial of his claim.

The Veteran's spondylolisthesis L5-S1 has not resulted in the required symptoms for a higher rating, and therefore the claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development, including obtaining private and VA treatment records, as well as an examination by a dental expert and a psychological examiner.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for urethral stricture is denied. The earliest possible effective date is September 10, 2013.

The Veteran's right ring finger fracture is denied a compensable evaluation, and his left and right achilles tendinitis are each granted initial evaluations of 20 percent.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death prior to a Board decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding service connection for urinary incontinence, left-hand tremors, and right-hand tremors, as well as the disability ratings for gastroparesis, diabetic nephropathy with renal failure status post kidney transplant with scar, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to inadequate development and need for additional medical opinions regarding asbestos exposure.

The Board denied service connection for hook hand, left elbow pain, and peripheral arterial disease due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.,Service connection was granted for major depressive disorder, left eye blindness, right arm fracture residuals, and left ankle residuals.

The appeals regarding the Veteran's larynx cancer and adjustment disorder have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's brain tumor (glioma), which caused his death, was related to his exposure to ionizing radiation during service. As a result, the appeal for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for nonservice-connected pension benefits was dismissed as the benefit sought has been fully granted by a July 2018 rating decision.

The Board is remanding the cases to obtain copies of the curriculum vitae for each examiner who previously examined the Veteran and provided opinions on his conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim for service connection for central retinal artery occlusion of the right eye, which was secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's surviving spouse is eligible for death pension benefits starting from January 1, 2013, as her income minus allowable medical expenses exceeded the maximum annual pension rates.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the requirements for vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits as he has overcome any impairment of employability due to his disabilities.

The Veteran's application for an annual clothing allowance for the year 2013 was received past the July 31 deadline, and therefore his claim is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of right and left foot fractures, as well as a rating in excess of 10 percent for Scheuermann's disease. The case is being remanded to obtain an updated examination for the Veteran's Scheuermann's disease.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of VA education benefits is valid and grants a waiver to recover the debt.