Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board has granted the Appellant's claim for service connection for cause of death, finding that the Veteran's metastatic pancreatic cancer was related to in-service exposure to phosgene gas and thus a principal cause of his death.

The Veteran's death was not recognized as a result of the appellant not meeting the requirements to be considered his surviving spouse for DIC and/or death pension benefits.

The Veteran's death was caused by lung cancer, but the Board is unsure if his service-connected exposure to herbicides contributed to his death. The case needs further investigation and verification of the Veteran's exposure at U-Tapao base in Thailand.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and treatment records review.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for a dental disorder, including TMJ and chronic jaw pain, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further action on two issues: whether a debt of $2,824.82 was validly created by removing the Veteran's former spouse and his entitlement to a waiver of overpayment due to removal of his former spouse.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient rationale in the previous decision and a need for an addendum opinion from another physician regarding whether the right eye cataract is related to diabetes or aggravated by it.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits is being remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and court findings regarding his civil commitment status.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, stating he is satisfied with his current ratings and hearing request.

The Veteran's surviving spouse, who had a pending pension claim for survivor’s pension benefits with a special monthly pension based on the need of regular aid and attendance, is entitled to accrued benefits up to $20,098.70 due to her last sickness and burial expenses.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and determining whether service connection for the cause of death is warranted.

The Veteran's case is being remanded due to the need for additional records and a functional capacity evaluation. The goal is to determine if she can pursue vocational training given her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for rectal cancer, including as due to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The decision is based on equipoise evidence and the Veteran's private oncologist's opinion that his rectal cancer is associated with his exposure to contaminated water.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for a new etiological opinion considering the Veteran's lay statements. The claim will be returned to the RO for further development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records.

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's left hand and finger condition, as well as whether it had its onset in service or is directly linked to his time on active duty. The case will be returned for further action.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to new evidence and incomplete records. The Veteran's CRPS is being evaluated, along with her duodenal ulcer.

The Board denied the claim of entitlement to apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits because the Veteran is reasonably discharging his duty of support for his spouse, and an undue burden would result from an apportioned share of his VA compensation benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with previous directives and a need for another VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for shrapnel wounds and unspecified skin condition on bilateral lower extremities due to lack of current diagnosis or manifestations. The case is remanded for further development, including an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.