Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board has determined that the Veteran's infertility and loss of use of a procreative organ are at least as likely as not related to in-service injury or disease, specifically an ectopic pregnancy resulting from a ruptured fallopian tube. As such, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The veteran's death benefits application was denied because the appellant was not married to him at the time of his death, and he did not have qualifying wartime service.

The Board found that the overpayment in educational assistance benefits was valid and denied the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are being remanded for further evaluation, including new examinations to determine the current severity of his conditions and whether his tingling and numbness in his left toes is related to these conditions or other service-connected disabilities.

The appellant withdrew their appeal for accrued benefits, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's spouse was denied an extension of the delimiting date for receipt of Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits as her application was not filed within one year after the original period of eligibility ended.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Board has granted service connection for the amputation of the second toe on the left foot, finding it secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

The Board denied service connection for photophobia (light sensitivity) as the evidence does not support a relationship between the condition and in-service UV exposure or any other in-service event, injury, or disease.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further investigation and opinion regarding whether the Veteran's HPV disability was caused by VA treatment, specifically a procedure performed in a VAMC. The Veteran will be asked to provide more specific information about when he believes the infection occurred.

The Board has decided that additional development is needed to determine the Veteran's eligibility for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance. The case will be returned to VA for further action.

The Board denied service connection for sickle cell disease and bilateral hip disorder, finding that the evidence did not establish a nexus to service. The Appellant's failure to appear at scheduled VA examinations prevented the Board from obtaining necessary medical opinions.

The Board denied the Appellant's request to reopen his claim for recognition as the Veteran’s helpless child due to lack of new and material evidence, despite additional medical records showing permanent disability.

The Veteran's bladder disability, including dysfunctional voiding, is considered to be caused by events during his military service and has been granted service connection.

The appeal for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability is dismissed because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for an increased rating for service-connected left fifth metatarsal fracture, status post open reduction and internal fixation, residual fused joint, with arthritis.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection for left elbow disability and right lower extremity neurological disability.

The Veteran died in 1975 and is buried in a private cemetery. Since he did not die on or after November 1, 1990, he does not meet the eligibility criteria for a government-furnished headstone or grave marker.

The Board found that the reduction in VA death pension benefits due to additional countable income was appropriate, and granted a deduction for unreimbursed medical expenses. The appellant's appeal regarding excessive income from a court case is not addressed as it pertains to a different issue.

The Board denied service connection for ovarian cancer, finding no evidence that exposure to herbicide agents increased the risk of developing this condition.