Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Board has determined that the Veteran experienced active psychotic manifestations of such extent, severity, depth, persistence, or bizarreness as to produce total social and industrial inadaptability as of July 19, 1986. Therefore, a 100 percent rating for schizoaffective disorder is granted effective July 19, 1986.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder other than insomnia as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or symptoms during the appeal period.

The Board denied service connection for a pituitary macroadenoma and a pituitary gland tumor, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active duty service or presumed exposure to herbicides.

The Board has denied service connection for common variable immune system but granted service connection for non-hodgkin's lymphoma, limbic encephalitis paraneoplastic, and unspecified neurocognitive disorder (dementia). The Veteran is also entitled to special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of an eye injury, claimed as ocular histoplasmosis syndrome, is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. A VA examination is required to determine if her condition is related to her period of active service.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is remanded due to the failure to provide notice and because new evidence was added since the last decision.

The Veteran's cause of death, including myocardial infarct and cerebral infarction, is not related to his military service.

The Veteran did not serve during a recognized period of war, thus the appellant is not entitled to death pension benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected Raynaud’s phenomenon and adjustment disorder are being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for updated VA treatment records and examinations.

The Veteran was granted service connection for dysthymic disorder with a rating of 100% effective May 9, 1994. The appellant seeks retroactive payment of Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits prior to April 16, 2014, but the claim is denied as she did not file her application within one year of notification of eligibility.

The Veteran's surviving spouse, who is the appellant, was denied an automobile and adaptive equipment benefit as it does not qualify as accrued benefits. The appeal for this benefit cannot be granted to her as a substituted claimant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for TMJ dysfunction, finding that her symptoms did not warrant such an increase.

The Veteran's increased evaluation for fungus right foot is being remanded due to the need for additional VA and/or private treatment records, and consideration of all relevant evidence.

The Board denied the appellant's claim as his character of discharge from service is a bar to VA compensation benefits due to willful and persistent misconduct, which prevented him from performing military duties.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive airway disease is at least as likely as not related to his asbestos exposure in service, and thus grants service connection for this condition on an accrued benefits basis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a sleep disorder and bilateral restless leg syndrome, both secondary to his right ankle disability. The RO is instructed to obtain additional medical records and schedule the Veteran for an examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board found the overpayment of DEA Chapter 35 benefits was properly created due to the Veteran's failure to notify VA of his change in dependency status, resulting in an erroneous award. The appeal is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hip disabilities are remanded for further evaluation due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a proper VA examination.

The appellant is recognized as a child for purposes of obtaining VA benefits, given the claim was filed within one year of the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for soft tissue sarcoma as there is no current diagnosis of this condition in the medical records.