Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right inguinal hernia and bilateral ear fungus as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions, and the evidence does not establish a link between his military service and his disabilities.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not the valid surviving spouse of the Veteran and, therefore, does not meet the criteria for death pension benefits, DIC benefits, or accrued benefits.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for an addendum VA examination and consideration of new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support a finding of service connection for the Veteran's bilateral eye disability, as his current condition does not appear to be related to any in-service injury or disease.

The Board denied a compensable rating for ventral hernia prior to February 4, 2013 as there was no indication of small, not well supported by belt under ordinary conditions or healed ventral hernia with indication for a supporting belt.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disability, including as secondary to PTSD and major depressive disorder, is being remanded due to the need for further development of his claims file.

The Board has determined that the criteria for waiver of overpayment of nonservice-connected pension benefits in the amount of $26,726.33 have not been met and therefore denied the Veteran's claim.

The appeal is dismissed as there remains no case or controversy over the issue of entitlement to a combined extraschedular rating for the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the appellant's character of discharge was a bar to VA benefits and denied his claim for nonservice-connected pension.

The Veteran's heart palpitations are related to medications prescribed for his service-connected disabilities, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for a sinus disorder, finding that any sinus or nose injuries or diseases present during service were resolved without residuals. The Veteran's current sinus and nose problems are not related to his service.

The Veteran's cholangiocarcinoma was granted service connection, and his death due to this condition is also considered service-connected.

The Veteran's heart valve disease, which resulted in aortic valve replacement, has been rated at 10 percent since June 9, 2014. The Board found that the current symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they are consistent with the existing 10 percent rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's nightmare disorder and dream disorder are related to his military service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's nightmare disorder and dream disorder are related to his military service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for deep vein thrombosis of the left leg and pulmonary embolism are being remanded due to insufficient evidence from previous VA examinations.

The Veteran's disability alone does not qualify the Appellant for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits, as the Veteran is not deceased and is not service-connected for any disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of multiple myeloma due to radiation exposure during his time at McMurdo Station is remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether Paget's disease is related to service. The Veteran needs a VA examination and updated medical records.

The Veteran was found to be entitled to a permanent and total disability rating, effective September 25, 2006. The Board determined that the appellant satisfies the criteria for basic eligibility for DEA benefits due to her being under 26 years of age at the time of the permanent and total disability rating.