Other conditions decisions — 2019

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

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his herpes infection due to insufficient reasons and bases in the previous decision, specifically regarding the extent of his symptoms during flare-ups.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to provide a copy of the June 2006 decision to the appellee. The claim will be adjudicated again after this issue is resolved.

The Board has restored the 20 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected right arm disability, as reducing it to zero percent was not supported by evidence of improvement in her ability to function under ordinary conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a dental disorder due to scheduling issues and requests for an examination at closer locations. The case is returned for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to toxic chemicals and environmental hazards during service in Kuwait and Iraq, which may be related to his diagnosed chronic myelogenous leukemia.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private hospital on December 24, 2017 for vaginal pain and burning were granted as the treatment was deemed necessary due to an acute exacerbation of symptoms that would have been hazardous if delayed.

The Veteran's head and neck cancer is being remanded for further examination to determine if it is related to his in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for ulnar nerve pain of the right arm. The issue of entitlement to service connection for nerve pain in the left arm is remanded due to new evidence and worsening symptoms.

Your claim for service connection for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma has been granted and is no longer pending.

The Veteran's granddaughter, the appellant, has been granted payment for nonservice-connected burial benefits due to her personal expenses incurred. The appeal is based on a direct service connection and not related to any conditions or exposures from service.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death due to lack of evidence showing that the Veteran experienced an intercranial hemorrhage during service or that it was otherwise related to service. The Board found no evidence of intercranial hemorrhage in service records and noted a significant time gap between separation from service and development of the condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for pancreatitis as there is no current disability of this condition.

The Veteran's death was caused by leukemia, which the Board found to be a presumptive disorder due to his exposure to herbicides during service in Vietnam. The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development and an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's respiratory disorder, including his previously diagnosed upper respiratory infection.

The Veteran died of metastatic colon cancer, which is not service-connected. Therefore, the claim for burial benefits cannot be granted.

The Board has granted the petition to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for Behcet’s Syndrome and remanded the issue of service connection for aphthous ulcerations, sores/lesions of the oral cavity or other regions.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of overpayment of $17,285.88 due to fault on his part and found that total recovery would not violate principles of equity and good conscience.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for right hip tendonitis and TDIU due to the need for additional development, including an updated VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of medical expenses at a private facility is remanded due to the need for additional records and clarification from the Veteran.