Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including cold injury residuals in both feet, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding whether the Veteran's lung disorder may be related to ionizing radiation exposure. The AOJ is instructed to follow procedures under 38 C.F.R. § 3.311 and refer the claim for service connection to the Under Secretary for Benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient dose estimate for ionizing radiation exposure, and a new dosage estimate is needed that considers the Veteran's specific circumstances.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his heart condition and military service or exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an initial, compensable rating for her service-connected umbilical hernia repair due to a lack of recent VA examination and outstanding treatment records. The issue of service connection for infertility is also referred to the AOJ.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a gastrointestinal disability, including lack of current diagnosis and an opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board denied the appeal as the appellant's discharge from service was dishonorable and therefore barred him from receiving VA benefits.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral eye disability, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right foot disability, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has determined that the appellant is eligible for payment of NSC death pension benefits at the aid and attendance rate due to her income not exceeding the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR).

The Veteran's glioblastoma multiforme is granted as the cause of death due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during service, and it is at least as likely as not related to his in-service exposure.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected condition, and the appellant did not provide evidence that the Veteran died while in VA care. Therefore, the claim for nonservice-connected burial benefits is denied.

The Board has determined that the termination of nonservice-connected pension benefits for excessive income was proper, as the appellant's annualized countable family income exceeded the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate.

The Veteran is seeking reimbursement for unauthorized medical expenses incurred at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on February 25, 2013. The claim was denied due to lack of authorization and the Northwest Network Payment Center needs to obtain relevant documents from St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

The Veteran's eligibility for VA educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) program was terminated after his administrative discharge from the Army Reserves on September 29, 2006. The Board found that he was not discharged due to a disability and thus did not meet the criteria for extension of eligibility.

The Veteran's initial ratings for DJD at L5-S1 with traumatic arthritis of the L3 vertebrae and IVDS have been granted. The Veteran received a 20% rating for DJD from November 30, 2009 onwards.

The Veteran's tarsal tunnel syndrome and degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the feet have been rated at 10% since April 24, 2014. The Board has denied higher ratings for these conditions.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board denied reopening of the claim for service connection due to lack of new and material evidence, specifically regarding microcytic adnexal carcinoma, right nasal ala.

The Board denied the claim for status as surviving spouse for purposes of VA benefits because there is no evidence of a valid legal marriage between the Veteran and the appellant prior to his death.