Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's vitiligo, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to August 30, 2002.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for surviving spouse status as she was not married to the Veteran at the time of his death.

The Veteran's death did not result in any claims being pending at the time of his death, and no overpayment debt was assessed against him other than the $21,561.71 debt. The appellant has received a full repayment for the funds garnished from the Veteran's VA benefits to repay this debt.

The claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is remanded due to conflicting medical opinions. The claim for new and material evidence has been granted, but further development is needed as there are conflicting medical opinions regarding the etiology of the pituitary tumor.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board found that the overpayment of VA compensation benefits was properly created due to the Veteran's failure to notify VA promptly about his spouse's death, resulting in continued payment for a deceased dependent.

The Board denied service connection for myocardial infarction and peripheral arterial disease, both of which the Veteran contends are related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The Board found no current diagnosis of a myocardial infarction or peripheral arterial disease, and concluded that there is no nexus between these conditions and active service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information provided by the appellant regarding expenses associated with her mother's last illness or burial. The appellant needs to provide proof of such expenses using her own funds.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for multiple myeloma and leukemia due to exposure to radiation. The claim for peripheral neuropathy as secondary to multiple myeloma is also remanded, but only after resolving the issue of service connection for multiple myeloma.

The Veteran's service connection for a dental disability is denied as he does not meet the criteria for any of the legally specified classes of veterans entitled to VA dental treatment.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and no service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a more complete explanation regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected BCC in his right arm and the development of BCCs in other areas of his body.

The Board has remanded the case due to a material change in the Veteran's finances and additional evidence not previously considered. The matter will be reconsidered with consideration of the updated financial status report.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PAD / arteriosclerosis obliterans and obesity have been denied.,TDIU was not granted prior to October 1, 2010.

The Board denied service connection for noncompaction cardiomyopathy and supraventricular and ventricular tachyarrhythmia, finding that the conditions are congenital defects not subject to service connection.

The appeal for service connection of alcohol use disorder is dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's back disability is being remanded for further examination to determine the severity of his condition and its impact on function. The propriety of reducing his rating from 20 percent to 10 percent effective January 1, 2019 is also under review.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 50 percent for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, with alcohol and cannabis use disorder was granted. The effective date is not established as the evidence did not meet the criteria for earlier effective dates.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left and right hand disabilities due to insufficient evidence, including a lack of VA examination.

The Veteran's right knee disability is being remanded for further examination and development, including a VA examination to assess the current symptoms, level of severity, and functional impairment associated with his condition. The issue of entitlement to TDIU remains pending.