Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board denied the claim for service connection for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, finding that it was not related to active military service and did not find any evidence of asbestos exposure. The Veteran's diagnosis is unrelated to his time in service.

The Veteran's service-connected patellofemoral syndrome of the left and right knees have been rated at 10 percent each, but his appeal is denied as his conditions do not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right leg compartment syndrome are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and consideration of relevant service records.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current bilateral hand disability is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further action due to new evidence being added to the record since the last decision.

The Board has added new evidence to the record and requested a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) for review. The claim will be remanded for further consideration.

The Veteran's initial increased disability ratings for his service-connected right tibia impairment, left shoulder condition, and left wrist disability are denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a failure to consider secondary service connection and provide an adequate examination.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for pleomorphic adenomas and parotid hematomas, claiming as tumors on the left side of the neck.

The Veteran's initial rating for Crohn’s disease was granted at 100 percent, effective November 16, 2007. The initial compensable rating for left inguinal hernia is denied. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU is moot.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected hypertension caused his atrial fibrillation, which in turn led to a stroke. As such, service connection for stroke residuals is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing evidence, specifically a May 1998 informal hearing presentation from the Appellant's representative and documents related to an August 1987 statement from the Veteran’s treating physician. The RO is instructed to locate these records and associate them with the claim file.

The Board has granted service connection for pleural disease, finding that the Veteran's current condition is as likely as not related to his active duty service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for nonservice connected death pension, DIC benefits, and accrued benefits. The case is being remanded to obtain service department records related to the veteran's ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA periods.

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

The appeal for special monthly compensation due to aid and attendance is dismissed because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's mild neurocognitive disorder was caused by hypoxia from his open-heart surgery at the VA medical treatment facility, but it was not due to any fault on the part of the VA personnel. The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Veteran's treatment at United Hospital Center for achalasia and a dilated esophagus was covered by Medicare, but the remaining balance of $90.52 is reimbursable under VA policy.

The Board is remanding the case to determine the amount of the outstanding debt and whether a waiver of the original debt was warranted, without considering how much of that debt has been recouped.

The Veteran's cause of death was listed as carcinomatosis, metastatic urothelial cell carcinoma. The Board found that the Veteran's bladder cancer was not related to his active military service and denied both service connection for the cause of death and DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318.