Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examination and incomplete records. The appellant seeks service connection for cavernous hemangioma with brain hemorrhage, which she claims is related to her military service. The examiner's opinion was not adequate as it did not address the appellant’s statements about a head injury during basic training. The Board also noted that SSA records were not obtained.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examination and incomplete records. The appellant seeks service connection for cavernous hemangioma with brain hemorrhage, which she claims is related to her military service. The examiner's opinion was not adequate as it did not address the appellant’s statements about a head injury during basic training.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a bone disorder and arthritis/degenerative joint disease (DJD) have been denied as there is no current evidence of such conditions during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the claims of compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for breathing condition (claimed as shortness of breath) and pneumonia due to VA care, including right knee medial tear surgery in May 2008.

The Veteran's peptic ulcer disease, active gastric ulcer was rated as noncompensable prior to March 22, 2011. The Board granted a 40 percent rating from March 22, 2010.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the appellant's character of discharge is a bar to VA benefits, other than health care under Chapter 17, Title 38, United States Code.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for bilateral hearing loss were dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their passing away, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the claim.

The Veteran's service-connected limitation of motion in the little finger of his left hand is denied as there is no evidence of painful motion or limitation of motion.

The Board previously denied a higher disability rating for the service-connected adjustment disorder with depressed mood. The Court has ordered this case to be remanded due to procedural issues.

The Board has decided to reopen the claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, but remanded it due to insufficient evidence. The appellant must provide medical records and clarify her claims.

The Veteran's left long finger disability is characterized by ankylosis, which warrants a 10 percent rating. A separate 10 percent rating for limitation of motion of the left index finger has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of varicosities surgery, left greater saphenous system is denied as the evidence does not show persistent edema or other symptoms warranting a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records, a new examination, and proper notification of his rights.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient communication with the appellants regarding their claim for additional accrued benefits. The appellants need to provide evidence of out-of-pocket expenses related to the Veteran's care and medications.

The Board has granted service connection for left foot hallux valgus and hammer toes, right foot hallux valgus and hammer toes, left foot heel spur, and right foot heel spur. The conditions are considered to be directly related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board has found that the appellant and her siblings have provided evidence of qualifying last sickness payments totaling $6,800. The AOJ needs to consider this additional information to determine if the appellant's mother was entitled to any accrued benefits.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for symmetrical lipomatosis and remanded it for further development.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of June 18, 1997 for the cause of the Veteran’s death due to marked coronary arteriosclerosis, which was presumptively service-connected on the basis of Agent Orange exposure.