Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board denied the appellant's claim as his character of discharge is a bar to VA benefits due to conviction at general court martial resulting in a bad conduct discharge.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic diarrhea (claimed as gastroenteritis) because the evidence did not support a causal relationship between his in-service viral gastroenteritis and his current condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 should be remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding whether VA treatment was the proximate cause of additional disability resulting from surgery.

The Board found the overpayment of $9,308.72 valid and granted a waiver for recovery of this amount due to minimal fault on the Veteran's part and considerable fault on VA's part.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for esophageal cancer, which is now recognized as a presumptive disease due to exposure at Camp Lejeune, was not timely filed within one year of his death and therefore cannot be considered for accrued benefits.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for onychomycosis of the bilateral feet from May 3, 2017 to March 25, 2019 was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7806.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple myeloma, finding no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides and no link between the condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded both issues due to the need for additional development and readjudication. The first issue is about whether the appellant's character of discharge from service is a bar to VA benefits, while the second issue pertains to entitlement to nonservice-connected pension.

The Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for metatarsalgia of the bilateral feet and a compensable initial rating for scars associated with metatarsalgia of the bilateral feet are remanded due to the need for new examinations.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for prostatitis and epididymitis, which were previously denied in January 2010. The Veteran's claim is now reviewed on its merits.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to benzene and its potential link to his multiple myeloma. The case will be returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) before the Board could make a decision.

The Board denied service connection for skin conditions on both feet, finding no evidence of a nexus to military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a stroke, finding that there was no current disability and insufficient evidence to support a finding of causation.

The Veteran's bruxism was diagnosed during service and continues after discharge, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hip disability (claimed as arthritis) due to insufficient medical evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has decided that the appellant's request for a personal hearing should be scheduled, and the appeal related to service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death is remanded.

The Veteran's right-hand disability is currently rated as noncompensable prior to June 24, 2016. From June 24, 2016, the Veteran is granted a rating of 10 percent for residuals of his right-hand injury.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's prescription medication for emergency treatment of acute otitis externa was reimbursed by VA as it met the criteria under 38 U.S.C. § 1728 and 38 C.F.R. § 17.120.