Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a left carotid artery condition, including carotid artery disease and status post carotid endarterectomy, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's skin disability is remanded due to incomplete records and the need for a new examination. The Board will consider service connection based on direct evidence.

The Veteran's surviving spouse filed a claim for accrued benefits more than one year after the Veteran died. The Board denied the claim as it was not filed within the required one-year period.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a left ankle injury, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis was not related to an in-service injury.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion and a need for a new VA examination addressing whether myasthenia gravis is related to service, including presumed exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's dental condition is denied as there was no evidence of trauma or disease during service, and the Board found that the condition did not worsen due to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's death was related to his service-connected respiratory condition or septic shock. The Appellant asserts that the cause of death should be attributed to a pre-existing respiratory condition as a result of in-service asbestos exposure.

The Board has determined that the VA examination is inadequate and requires an addendum to determine if there is a causal relationship between the Veteran's lung condition and service, specifically asbestos exposure.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) and remanded the claim for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claim was initially denied due to his lack of a 6-year obligation in the Selected Reserve. The Board has determined that it should be re-evaluated based on new evidence showing an 8-year enlistment contract.

The Veteran's adult son is not eligible for DIC benefits as a helpless child due to his marriage status and inability to prove he was permanently incapable of self-support at age 18.

The Board has decided the case and has ordered a remand to obtain medical records and provide an opinion on whether the Veteran's current eye disorder, including cataracts, is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's disability ratings for unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder and unspecified neurocognitive disorder are denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder and unspecified neurocognitive disorder is also denied.

The Veteran's medical expenses for Botox treatment on December 13, 2013 were not covered by VA because the appointment was outside of his authorized period.

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for loss of smell and taste as secondary to service connected ALS, and the earlier effective date for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) at the R2 level based on aid and attendance. The remaining issue is granted with an effective date of September 30, 2008.

The Board found that the Appellant's discharge from service was dishonorable due to a conviction by general court-martial, and therefore denied his claim for VA benefits.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Wellington Regional Medical Center from October 20, 2012 to October 24, 2012 are granted for emergency treatment due to a nonservice-connected condition. The claim is not related to service connection and the decision does not address any exposure basis or rating assigned.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's spinal injury, including whether it is related to service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residuals of a head injury is remanded due to the need for a new examination.