Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including impulse control disorder and dysthymia. The claim will be reviewed again with a new VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for an eye disorder as there was no evidence of a current disability related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board has found that the VA examination opinion is incomplete and does not substantially comply with the remand requests. Therefore, another VA examination is required to fulfill the duty to assist the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right elbow disability prior to and after November 7, 2017 were denied as the evidence did not show that his symptoms warranted a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to a separate decision granting an earlier effective date for another dependent's benefits, and it is unclear how this affects the appellant’s basic entitlement to DIC benefits.

The Veteran's death was caused by leukemia/lymphoma, which can be presumed to have been caused by his exposure to herbicide agents during service. Therefore, the cause of death is considered service-connected.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, which may affect the appellant's basic entitlement to DIC benefits. The appeal is being remanded for reconsideration.

The Board found that the Veteran's t-cell lymphoma is related to his active duty service, resolving any doubt in favor of the Veteran and granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further action due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's employment status and educational progress.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral arm disability, finding no objective indications of a qualifying chronic disability due to an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine if the Veteran had in-service exposure to ionizing radiation and, if so, whether a dose estimate can be obtained. The appellant claims that the Veteran's brain tumor was caused by his radiation exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination and for further medical opinion regarding whether the tubulovillous adenoma is related to the Veteran's military service, including herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's bilateral foot skin and/or nail disorders, including fungal infection, are considered service-connected as they began during his active military service.

The Veteran's lung cancer, claimed as bronchioloalveolar carcinoma, is remanded for further evaluation due to the need for updated medical records and a VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between his in-service asbestos exposure and his current condition.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's neurological conditions of the left and right lower extremities as they are not proximately due to or aggravated by her service-connected knee or back disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental condition is being remanded due to the need for additional records and examination.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during service and whether he worked on or serviced C-123 aircraft that were known to have sprayed herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board denied service connection for left and right leg swelling as there is no evidence of a separate and distinct disability from the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for TMJ dislocation is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his jaw disability, as he reported increased symptoms since his last examination.

The appellant is not recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse for VA death benefits purposes, and therefore her claim for these benefits is denied.