Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Board dismissed the appeal of the reduction of nonservice-connected pension as the appellant requested to withdraw the appeal prior to a decision.

The Veteran's skin disorder, lymphoid papulosis, was initially granted service connection in July 2011 with a 10 percent rating effective July 15, 2011. The Veteran is seeking an earlier effective date and higher ratings for his skin condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to March 6, 2012 due to insufficient evidence regarding his income and employment history.

The Veteran's service-connected amputations of the left and right great toes are already rated at the highest possible rating (30%) under the applicable VA Rating Schedule, so any further increase in rating is denied.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he died before a decision could be made on the merits of his case.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's in-service exposure and service connection for cause of death.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for an updated VA examination and additional development of his TDIU claim due to his service-connected cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for prostatitis is dismissed. The Board also finds that a VA examination is needed to assess the severity of his service-connected gynecomastia.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective March 23, 2012. The Board found that the criteria for TDIU were met as of this date and that the claim arose on June 6, 2012.

The Board has granted service connection for colon cancer, including chronic rib and stomach pain, finding that the Veteran's symptoms first manifested during military service.

The Board found that the Appellant's income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate for widow's benefits, leading to a reduction and eventual discontinuation of her pension payments from 2010 through 2013.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to uncertainty about whether the pituitary tumor existed before service or if it started during service.

The Veteran received emergency treatment at a private hospital due to dizziness and disorientation, which could not have been delayed without serious health risks. The Board found that reimbursement for these expenses is warranted.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for left upper extremity, clavicle, left lower extremity, and head conditions due to insufficient information in the record regarding their etiology.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen her claim for service connection for a left foot condition and has remanded it for further development.

The decision is remanded to determine if the Veteran was a fugitive felon and whether VA should have terminated their compensation benefits.

The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including cold injury residuals and gastrointestinal disorder. The examination results will be used to decide whether service connection is warranted for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for initial ratings higher than 10 percent for right and left foot hammertoe, status post arthroplasty due to inextricably intertwined issues with pes planus, hallux valgus, and osteoarthritis metatarsophalangeal joint of the first digit.

The Board has granted service connection for a sleep disorder as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right and left knee disorders, finding that the Veteran's current sleep disorder is related to his joint pain.