Other conditions decisions — 2018

The case is being remanded for a new VA examination to address the etiology of the Veteran's infertility disability, which may be related to her service-connected PTSD or due to prior hormone testing and medications.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim as they could not verify her service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including the recognized guerillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces during World War II. As a result, she cannot be considered a 'veteran' for purposes of VA benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death, a malignant neoplasm of the brain, was incurred in service due to Agent Orange exposure. With resolution of reasonable doubt, service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The case is being remanded to the RO for consideration of new evidence submitted by the appellant, including a medical opinion from a private physician and her argument regarding the diagnosis of COPD.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking scleroderma to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for a new examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's hip condition and whether it is related to service-connected disabilities or due to the rigors of service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is denied as there is no evidence of negligence or lack of proper skill on the part of VA in providing medical and surgical treatment for her right eye disorder.

The Board has decided that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's respiratory condition is related to his service, and therefore remanding the case for further action.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his residuals of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, finding no active disease or residual symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected arthralgia and muscle pain are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA or private medical records and SSA records.

The Veteran's surviving spouse did not have any pending claims or benefits due at the time of her death, thus the appellant is not eligible for accrued benefits.

The Board has found that the Veteran's hydrocephalus is related to his in-service motor vehicle accident, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional information regarding the appellant's granddaughter and her income from Social Security Administration (SSA). The decision will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sunstroke is being remanded due to the need to obtain his missing service treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the current nature and severity of his service-connected right hip disability, including any muscle injury and/or neurological impairment associated with it. The Veteran will also be provided a new VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of automobile and adaptive equipment or for adaptive equipment.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not entitled to be recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse for purposes of VA death benefits due to the invalidity of her marriage and separation from the Veteran.

The Veteran's squamous carcinoma of the left tonsil (oropharynx cancer) is not subject to presumptive service connection based on in-service herbicide exposure. The Board finds an opinion regarding whether the oropharynx cancer is considered a type of respiratory cancer similar to lung, bronchus, larynx and trachea is needed.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized private medical expenses incurred on October 21, 2013 at Yakima Regional Medical Center was denied because the claim was not filed within 90 days following the last day of treatment.