Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service-connected vocal cord dysfunction resulted in inflammation of the cords but no hoarseness, and thus does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has determined that the appellant's character of discharge from service is dishonorable and therefore a bar to VA benefits.

The Board granted the Veteran's request to waive recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $6,968. The creation of the debt due to retroactive removal of the Veteran’s child from his VA compensation award was not proper and is not a valid indebtedness for the period prior to January 4, 2011. For the period of February 16, 2011 through June 1, 2012, the debt was properly created.

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance due to damage from prescribed cream in the 2015 calendar year is remanded as there are outstanding documents and records that need to be reviewed.

The Veteran's calcified granulomas of the lung are related to his active service, and he is granted service connection for a respiratory disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of cold injuries to his upper and lower extremities due to a failure by VA to obtain all relevant records, including SSA disability records and VA medical records. The case is now pending with the appropriate examiner to determine if there is a link between the claimed disabilities and in-service exposure to cold weather.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a stroke, finding that the evidence did not establish a causal or aggravating relationship to any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right metatarsalgia has been denied. The Board also found the issue of a higher initial rating for bilateral flatfeet and entitlement to TDIU are remanded due to need for additional development.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for insomnia, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his service-connected lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine.

The Board has determined that the appellant's October 2007 stroke was caused by his VA ordered discontinuation of coumadin/warfarin, and that this event was not reasonably foreseeable. As a result, the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a head injury, residuals of a back injury, and left hip disorder. The Board found that new and material evidence was not received to reopen these previously denied claims. Additionally, the Board determined that there was no evidence linking any current disabilities to active service.

The Board has granted service connection for retrograde ejaculation and impotence with penile deformity and penile implant as secondary to prostatitis. The effective date remains pending.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection of infertility. The issue of service connection for restless leg syndrome was remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine if VA medical care was unreasonable or negligent in causing or worsening any additional right foot disabilities, including the amputation of his right fourth toe.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service, particularly in Puerto Rico. The claim for service connection for porphyria cutanea tarda is being reviewed again with additional information and verification.

The Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of the overpayment of compensation benefits in the amount of $16,352.08 is timely and the appeal is remanded to adjudicate the issue.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to bile duct and esophageal cancers, which are presumed to be related to Agent Orange exposure during his service in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a VA examination regarding the Veteran's left tonsillar cancer, which may be related to his military service and Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's upper extremity disability does not amount to loss of use, and therefore is not entitled to special monthly compensation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for dental disability for compensation purposes due to a lack of evidence of current dental disability recognized as a VA compensation condition.