Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to assess the current severity of his service-connected right foot condition.

The Veteran's duodenal ulcer condition is currently rated at 40 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating. The Veteran also sought TDIU, but the Board found that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues related to the creation of an overpayment and the waiver process. The Veteran's warrant for a probation violation needs to be reviewed, and his financial situation should also be reassessed.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to clarify the Veteran's wishes regarding his claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings. The issues of entitlement to service connection for major depressive disorder, total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU), and remand for a VA psychological opinion are also being addressed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an upper respiratory issue as new and material evidence was not submitted, and no reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim exists.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of death and the increased rating for Raynaud's syndrome. The appellant is seeking service connection for the cause of her husband’s death, which was attributed to Raynaud's syndrome.

The Veteran's eosinophilic esophagitis is granted a rating of 30 percent, but no higher. The bilateral epithelial basement membrane with recurrent corneal abrasion remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the case for a supplemental medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's myelodysplastic syndrome, specifically whether it is related to military service and presumed exposure to herbicide agents such as Agent Orange.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to substitution and service connection for ischemic heart disease, as well as procedural errors in previous decisions.

The Board has dismissed the appeal because the Veteran's request for an effective date from January 6, 2014 was granted in full.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of medical examination and opinion regarding the service connection for throat cancer, which is related to exposure during active duty. The Veteran was exposed to various chemicals and hazardous materials in service.

The Board has decided that the claim for reimbursement of private emergency medical services is remanded due to the need for additional information and development. The appellant will be asked to provide any necessary information and authorization, and then her claim will be adjudicated again.

The Board has found the VA medical opinion insufficient and remanded for further examination to determine if the Veteran's right foot calcaneal fracture with residuals is a qualifying additional disability due to VA treatment, including whether it was proximately caused by or the result of any carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault on the part of the VA.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is remanded due to inadequate examination and missing consent documents. The Board requests additional medical opinions to determine if VA treatment caused additional disabilities, including rectal perforation and colostomy.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for special monthly dependency and indemnity compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound, as there was no evidence showing she needed such assistance.

The Board found that the overpayment of Chapter 33 housing allowance benefits was valid and denied the appeal.

The Veteran's colorectal cancer is being remanded for a VA examination to determine its onset and etiology, including whether it is related to service, particularly presumed exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for polycythemia vera, finding that there is no evidence to support a relationship between the condition and his military service, including herbicide exposure. The preponderance of the evidence supports this decision.

The Board denied service connection for dental full teeth extraction as there was no evidence of a present disability, and the Veteran's full mouth extraction during service was not due to trauma or disease other than periodontal disease.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the claim for a waiver of indebtedness was granted in full by the VA Committee of Waivers and Compromises.