Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development regarding ionizing radiation exposure. The Veteran's cause of death and burial benefits claims are also being remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the service connection claim.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right carpal scaphoid fracture with arthritis is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and development of records.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected as her causes of death were not linked to any in-service incident, illness or injury. The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran’s causes of death to her service-connected disabilities.

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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection is granted for right leg varicose veins, as they are found to be secondary to his service-connected right ankle disability.,Service connection is denied for both a low back disability and a neck disability.

The Veteran's initial 20% evaluation for scars status post-surgery for Crohn’s disease (to include abdominal and intestinal scarring) is granted, but a separate compensable evaluation for the internal scar is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the specific dates of the Veteran's active duty and inactive duty in the U.S. Army National Guard Reserves, particularly those surrounding his alleged automobile accident.

The Board found that the overpayment of VA compensation benefits was not properly created from February 2017 to January 2018, and granted this portion of the appeal. The creation of the overpayment from February 2018 to July 2018 was proper, and thus denied.

The Board denied the appeals for accrued benefits as none of the appellants are eligible claimants due to their ages and lack of evidence showing they paid last expenses.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance, or at the housebound rate was dismissed as he requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's skin condition and whether it is related to service or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current dental disability is related to his service, including a broken bridge. The Veteran needs to undergo a VA examination and provide any private treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of his back injury, finding insufficient evidence to link it to service.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's psychiatric disorder associated with alopecia areata and denied a request for an earlier effective date for TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of an examination and opinion regarding whether the Veteran's lung condition is related to his service. The case will be returned for further evaluation.

The claim for DIC based on service connection for the cause of death has been reopened.,DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 have been denied as the Veteran was not in receipt of VA disability compensation at the time of his death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for vision problems, finding that his current eye conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability for treatment purposes is remanded due to unclear referral of the claim to VHA.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further examination and consideration of new evidence. The Veteran's blood clot condition is being evaluated in relation to his service-connected back disability and radiculopathy.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a hernia has been dismissed due to their death.