Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Veteran's appeal of the clothing allowance for 2014 has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal through his attorney.

The Board denied a request for an earlier effective date for spousal dependency benefits due to the Veteran's failure to timely notify VA of his marriage to L.F. The claim was not received within one year from the date of their marriage, and thus, the earliest possible effective date is November 1, 2011.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient consideration of certain medical records and lay evidence in the February 2014 VA examination.

The Veteran's right foot disability, including os calcis osteotomy and excision spurs, os calcis with sclerosis and arthritis, and Achilles bursitis, has been rated at 10 percent for the entire appeal period. The Board found no evidence of moderately severe or severe impairment warranting a higher rating under DCs 5284.

The Board has denied service connection for the purpose of establishing eligibility to treatment due to a character of discharge under other than honorable conditions. The case is being remanded as the RO has not issued a statement of the case.

The Board has determined that the issue of apportionment of benefits for the Veteran's estranged spouse is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues. The case involves a simultaneously contested claim and requires compliance with special procedural regulations.

The Board found that the appellant's discharge was due to willful and persistent misconduct, which is a bar to VA compensation benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for whiplash residuals, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current neck and back pain and an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has remanded the claims for right upper extremity impairment, loss of use of both lower extremities, and SMC rate determination due to potential impact on previous decisions.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim and has also granted service connection for a neck condition. The Veteran's current neck condition is related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected left toe disability is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of her condition.

The claim for service connection for multiple myeloma is remanded due to the need for further development regarding in-service exposure to radiation, including non-ionizing radiation from military equipment.

The rating reduction for the Veteran’s dysfunctional uterine bleeding from 10 percent to noncompensable, effective July 9, 2010, was improper and the 10 percent rating is restored.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) and therefore, service connection for CAPD is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left inguinal hernia, finding that his symptoms during active duty and post-service are related to his in-service injury.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to a lack of recent VA examinations and treatment records, as well as in order to determine if there is any impact on employment.

The appeal is dismissed because the appellant died during the pendency of her appeal, and claims do not survive a claimant's death.

The Board has granted service connection for the amputation of the left foot third toe and a 10 percent evaluation for left hammer toes, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's service-connected left hammer toes.

The Veteran's mood disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has denied a higher rating as her symptoms are considered moderate.