Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Board found that the Veteran's acute myelogenous leukemia was not incurred or aggravated in service and is unrelated to his active duty service. The disorder that resulted in the Veteran's death, acute non-lymphocytic leukemia, is unrelated to his active duty service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a disability manifesting in burning eyes, joint pain, diarrhea, headaches, and sleep disturbance. The issues of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen these claims are addressed on remand.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a VA medical examination to determine if the appellant became permanently incapable of self-support by reason of a mental or physical condition prior to attaining 18 years of age.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development regarding service connection for breathing condition, skin blemishes, and numbness of the fingers and toes. The Veteran is asked to provide authorization forms for VA to obtain records from the hospital where he was treated in Germany and from private provider K.L.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected right hip disability and a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disability is remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA hip examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's benign lung nodules are causally related to his service-connected asbestos exposure. The claim will be reviewed again with additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's thoracic spine arachnoid cyst is not related to his service or a service-connected disability, and the Board denies the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a brain tumor is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling an appropriate VA examination. The examiner will be asked to provide opinions on whether the Veteran's condition originated during service or is related to non-ionizing radiation exposure from radar systems aboard his military ship.

[REDACTED] was found to be permanently incapable of self-support due to congenital physical defects and severe mental retardation, meeting the criteria for a 'helpless child' status.

The Veteran's colorectal cancer was not incurred in service and may not be presumed to have been incurred due to exposure to herbicide agents. The Board found that the evidence does not establish a nexus between the Veteran's colorectal cancer and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not sustain a gastrointestinal injury or disease in service, nor did he demonstrate symptoms of a gastrointestinal disorder in service. As such, the claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records, which may affect the determination of whether the Veteran's lung removal is related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, finding no competent evidence linking his condition to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The preponderance of evidence is against the claim.

The Veteran's death was not due to service-connected causes, and he did not meet the criteria for nonservice-connected burial benefits as set forth in VA regulations.

The Board finds that recovery of the overpayment of education benefits in the amount of $1,084.79 would be against the principles of equity and good conscience, thus granting the waiver.

The Veteran's medical expenses incurred at Thomas Memorial Hospital from June 3, 2014 to June 5, 2014 are granted as the condition did not stabilize for transfer and he was unable to give consent due to his injuries.

The Veteran's claim for payment of private medical expenses incurred on October 15-22, 2013, is denied as he did not receive care under VA Chapter 17 within the 24 months prior to his treatment.

The case is being remanded for further development and readjudication due to procedural issues related to the original claim.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU was dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's HSV-1 skin condition does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic code, as it affects less than 5% of her body area and no systemic therapy is required.