Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the case is not about service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent her from securing or following substantially gainful employment, and therefore the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's request to reopen claims for service connection for a left leg disability and respiratory disability have been denied. The case is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Board has granted service connection for radiculopathy, right lower extremity sciatic nerve. As a result, the issue of service connection for a nerve condition in the right lower extremity is no longer relevant and has been dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no jurisdiction remains for the Board to consider the merits of the case.

The Board has decided that further development is needed to determine the appropriate disability rating for the Veteran's non-cardiac syncope, which she claims as narcolepsy. The case is being sent back to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for additional development.

The Board denied service connection for diverticulitis, finding that the Veteran's condition is less likely than not incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for Barrett’s esophagus has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right leg injury, including deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolus, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disability during or immediately following service.

The Board found the overpayment of $1,024 was validly created due to a failure to inform VA about the appellant's withdrawal from classes in time for mitigating circumstances to apply. The appeal is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for bladder disability, injury or infection of the prostate gland, and stricture of the urethra as there is no evidence linking these conditions to active duty service.

The Veteran's daughter is denied recognition as the surviving spouse for VA death pension benefits and accrued benefits due to her mother, who died in March 2014. The decision also denies the appellant's claim for accrued benefits because all benefits due to her deceased mother were paid prior to her remarriage.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses from October 28 to 30, 2015, at MidMichigan Medical Center Midland is dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a sleep disorder, DJD of the right and left thumbs, and dental disability due to lack of medical evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his right knee condition and TDIU are remanded due to incomplete medical records. The Board will obtain any outstanding VA treatment records before proceeding with the adjudication of these claims.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue and hypopharynx was dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's non-VA medical expenses incurred during his hospitalization at Florida Hospital Orlando from June 11th to June 12th, 2014 are now covered by VA as the care was deemed necessary and emergent.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal before a decision was made, so the case is dismissed.

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

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's TMJ is related to her service-connected depressive disorder. A new VA examination is needed to clarify this issue.