Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Board has decided that the Veteran's left heel injury is related to his service-connected right heel disability and remands for further examination.

The Veteran's thoracic spine disability is currently rated at 10 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating as her range of motion remains within the criteria for a 10 percent rating.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for the Veteran's eosinophilic esophagitis, finding that it was amenable to dilation and thus not warranting a higher rating.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue and floor of the mouth is not service connected as it is not related to his active service, including exposure to herbicide agents. The Board found that there was no evidence linking the cancer to his time in Vietnam.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder and the earlier effective date claim for TDIU. The skin disorder was not incurred in or related to service, and there is no evidence of an undiagnosed illness due to Gulf War exposure. The Veteran's current skin condition is attributed to his diabetes and peripheral venous insufficiency.

The Veteran's request for increased retroactive compensation from May 27, 2010 to March 1, 2012 was denied as he received the correct retroactive payments based on his disability rating increase.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating based on additional dependency allowance for his former spouse, C., from July 2010 to October 2011 was denied because he did not provide the required social security number within one year of being notified by VA. The divorce occurred in October 2011.

The Board denied service connection for upper and lower extremity neurological disabilities, including peripheral neuropathy, as there was no evidence of such conditions during active service or at any time thereafter.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and issues related to service connection for cause of death, including a claim under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of the cost of a follow-up endoscopy at GLMC is denied because VA did not pre-approve the care, there was no emergency situation, and a VA facility was feasibly available.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there is no case or controversy affecting the provision of benefits by VA over which the Board may exercise jurisdiction.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to proceed with the case.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for restoration of his VA disability benefits due to incarceration from February 2003 to June 2003, as his felony conviction was not overturned on appeal.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for DIC benefits due to insufficient evidence of a claim filed prior to June 30, 2015.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as the claim for additional dependency benefits based on school attendance from January 2009 to February 2012 was not timely filed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development and clarification regarding the Veteran's respiratory symptoms, which he claims are related to exposure to burn pits during service.

The Board denied service connection for a genitourinary disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his active duty service.

The VA withheld disability compensation benefits to recoup separation pay, and the appeal is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an additional VA medical opinion regarding whether in-service events or injuries, including a welding accident and ingestion of welding particles, contributed substantially or materially to the Veteran's cause of death.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to the validity of a debt and the request for waiver of overpayment. The issues have been recharacterized, but the validity of the debt and the entitlement to waiver remain under review.