Other conditions decisions — 2019

VA correctly adjusted the appellant's VA death pension benefits as of January 1, 2017, and his appeal is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of an overpayment of nonservice-connected pension benefits, finding that the creation of the debt was valid and not solely due to VA error. The Board also found no evidence of fraud, misrepresentation or bad faith on the part of the Veteran in creating the overpayment.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, attributing it to herbicide exposure during his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran needs further examination to determine if his current left eye and ear conditions are related to VA cataract surgery, including a posterior capsule tear. The examiner must provide opinions on whether these conditions were caused by VA treatment, as well as whether they had their onset during service or are otherwise related.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear issues regarding drill pay adjustments of VA compensation benefits for fiscal years 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. The Veteran disputes the validity of these adjustments and requests a waiver.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no service connection issues were decided.

The appeal is remanded due to the need for additional records and compliance with prior directives.

The Board granted a separate 20 percent rating for the Veteran's right knee disability from August 24, 2011 to October 23, 2013. The rating was based on frequent locking, pain, and effusion in addition to the meniscal tear.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if any current respiratory disability is related to service, specifically noted frequent sore throats during active duty.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a left eye injury, finding that his preexisting condition did not worsen during service. The decision is final and cannot be reopened.

The Veteran's claim for payment of unauthorized medical expenses for chiropractic services received at Family Chiropractic Wellness Center is denied as the treatment was not for a condition requiring immediate attention and VA facilities were feasibly available.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VA treatment records and outstanding private medical records from North Oaks Health System. The appellant's claim for recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran is being reviewed.

The Veteran's right foot hallux valgus is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to address the etiology of the Veteran's large pulmonary embolus and left lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, as these conditions are claimed to be secondary to his service-connected Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

The Veteran's left Achilles tendonitis is granted a 10 percent disability rating prior to October 18, 2016. A higher rating of more than 10 percent is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.

The Veteran's chronic painful callus of the left great toe is rated at 20 percent, and a TDIU is granted as of April 10, 2017.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the claims of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for left eye vitreous floaters and entitlement to a grant for specially adapted housing or special home adaptation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of atrial fibrillation (AF) due to his service-connected lung cancer residuals, including radiation therapy. The Board found that AF was not aggravated by the treatment and did not find a causal link between the two.