Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than March 27, 2017 for the award of service connection due to clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a November 1972 decision. The Veteran did not appeal this decision, and his subsequent claim was based on new and material evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a deviated nasal septum with residuals of a septectomy, including chronic nosebleeds from the right nostril, is being remanded due to new evidence submitted after the previous denial.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of March 29, 2019 for his dependents P.S. and J.S. was granted by the Board. The decision is based on the fact that VA was first notified of their existence in March 29, 2019.

The Board has remanded the claims for rectal cancer and stage IV colon cancer due to a lack of an adequate examination discussing the cause of the disabilities, which may be associated with in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for irregular heartbeat and memory loss, finding that there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected right eye disability has rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since November 29, 2018.

The Veteran's service connection claim for B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (leukemia) is remanded due to the lack of evidence confirming his exposure to toxins and/or asbestosis during his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral arm disability, right leg disability, and left leg disability are not considered service-connected.,The VA examinations found no evidence of cold weather exposure injuries or conditions during the Veteran's active duty in Korea.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension was denied because he did not respond to the AOJ's request for relevant information related to his income and assets.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for defective bilateral vision, including as secondary to his service-connected headaches, is being remanded due to a duty to assist error and the need for an adequate VA examination.

The Veteran's net worth exceeds the statutory limit for VA nonservice-connected pension benefits, resulting in denial of his claim.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected bilateral patellofemoral syndrome is being remanded due to the need for an updated VA examination.

The Board denied the Appellant's claims for DIC and death pension benefits due to a lack of evidence establishing her as the Veteran's surviving spouse.

The Board has granted service connection for glioblastoma multiforme, a current diagnosis at the time of death. The issue of entitlement to an increased rating for right knee disability is remanded due to outstanding treatment records.

The Board has reopened the appellant's claim and determined that his character of service is not a bar to receiving VA benefits due to evidence showing he was not insane at the time of his in-service misconduct.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for VA educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30 and Chapter 32 due to incomplete development, including obtaining service personnel records and DoD documents. The Veteran is given a year to provide any additional evidence.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal, and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for chronic urethritis and TDIU due to individual unemployability. The claims are being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records from May 2019 to the present and providing a medical opinion regarding the impact of the Veteran's service-connected chronic urethritis on his ability to work.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma is related to his active service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the cancer was caused by service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's PVD, including whether it is related to his service-connected CAD or in-service exposure to herbicide agents.