Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the reduction of his VA disability compensation benefits due to incarceration before a decision was made.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's service did not qualify as wartime service for purposes of nonservice-connected survivor pension benefits because he served in the Air National Guard and had no active duty service during a period of war. The Board denied the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability for VA compensation purposes is denied as there is no evidence of damage or trauma to the jaw that occurred during service, and his current dental condition is due to inadequate oral hygiene.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of mouth or jaw cancer, finding that the Veteran's ameloblastoma was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and is less likely than not related to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's cause of death was not service-connected, and the Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding a skin disorder on the Veteran's arms, which may be related to his military service.

The Board has ordered the Veteran to undergo new examinations for his service-connected left eye enucleation with right eye central serous retinopathy and panic disorder without agoraphobia due to insufficient evidence in the current record.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasons and bases for the evaluation of the Veteran's service-connected prostatitis disability, specifically regarding whether an extraschedular rating is warranted.

The appellant's income exceeded the maximum annual death pension rate for a surviving spouse with one dependent child, thus denying her entitlement to death pension benefits.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for otitis media and service connection for equilibrium problems are pending at the time of his death. The Board finds that the Appellant is a proper substitute in these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not have qualifying service to qualify for nonservice-connected death pension benefits. The appeal is being remanded for further action on the issue of service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected left elbow injury is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records from Dr. P.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound was denied because they do not have any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left fibula fracture is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and further development of the claims file.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issue of entitlement to service connection for a sleep disorder.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including a lateral meniscal tear and instability, is rated at 10 percent. The Board found no basis to assign a higher rating based on the evidence provided.

The Veteran's service-connected tendon graft residuals of the small finger of the right hand are considered to be equivalent to partial amputation, and a 10 percent disability rating is granted.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional information regarding the Veteran's pterygium cyst, right eye and its impact on his vision. The Veteran will need to undergo another VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete development regarding the Veteran's exposure to ionizing radiation during service, specifically burned waste products. The claim will be further developed and a VA opinion will be obtained to determine if these exposures caused or aggravated the Veteran's pancreatic cancer.