Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further verification of additional periods of active duty service that may be eligible for Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his records. The issues include neurobehavioral disorders, esophageal disorder, and stroke disorder all potentially related to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal of the right hand disability issue, effectively dismissing it.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hip replacement and ensuing convalescence are related to his service-connected psoriatic arthritis, and thus service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current dental disorder for which VA compensation may be paid, and therefore service connection for residuals of dental trauma is denied.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine if the Appellant, who paid for the Veteran's treatment at a private hospital, is the proper claimant for reimbursement under VA statute and regulations. If she is found to be a proper claimant, the case will proceed to the merits of the appeal.

The Veteran's heart condition, claimed as due to exposure to herbicide agents during service, is not service-connected. The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure and the Veteran did not have ischemic cardiomyopathy during service or otherwise related to service.

The Board granted reimbursement for unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Mercy Medical Center Redding from July 17, 2012 to July 18, 2012 due to the Veteran's injuries sustained in a scooter accident.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU rating has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate, thus he does not meet the eligibility requirements for nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Board found that the overpayment of non-service connected pension benefits in the amount of $19,578 was validly created and the request for waiver of recovery was timely filed.,Waiver of recovery of an overpayment of non-service connected pension benefits in the amount of $19,578 is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current nature and severity of his service-connected left ankle disability. The examiner will also address whether any diagnosed left foot disorder is related to military service or caused by his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant and his authorized representative, leaving no issues for appellate consideration.

The Board found that the Veteran's hip conditions do not warrant a higher rating as there is no evidence of limitation of motion or other compensable symptoms.

The Board finds that the Veteran's bilateral foot condition is not related to his military service and denies the claim for service connection.

The Veteran died in March 2007 due to brain death caused by an intravascular hemorrhage. The appellant seeks DIC benefits and accrued benefits based on the Veteran's pension, as well as SMP for herself.,Service connection for the cause of death was denied because there is no evidence linking the Veteran's vascular disorder (intravascular hemorrhage) to service.

The Board has found that the Veteran's current costochondritis, a diagnosed condition, had its onset during active service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Veteran's residuals of esophageal stricture have been rated at a 30 percent since March 1, 2017. The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a higher rating for any period on appeal.

The Veteran's death was caused by tongue carcinoma, which the VA determined was not related to his service or a service-connected disability. The Board found that there is no evidence linking the tongue cancer to service or a service-connected condition.