Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's current bilateral foot disorders are related to her service, and to clarify any pre-existing conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA pension benefits in the amount of $2,852.49 due to fault on his part and lack of undue hardship.

The Veteran's gastritis with colitis is rated at 40 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for eligibility to receive Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits due to a lack of qualifying active service.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating due to service-connected disability was dismissed because the Veteran passed away before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's left leg amputation and PVD are being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for a medical opinion on whether these conditions are related to his service, including herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for chronic neck pain was denied as the evidence did not show forward flexion limitation of the cervical spine greater than 15 degrees but not greater than 30 degrees, or a combined range of motion not greater than 170 degrees.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's TMJ is related to his in-service facial trauma and granted service connection for this condition.

The appeal for service connection for a right arm disability is dismissed, and the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a right arm disability is remanded.

The Board has granted recognition of W.P. as the 'helpless child' of the Veteran, finding that he was permanently incapable of self-support prior to his 18th birthday.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete review and a need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's death was service-connected.

The overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $21,694.95 was properly created due to a failure to notify the VA Regional Office (RO) promptly of marital changes.

The Board has granted service connection for a left leg injury and denied service connection for left foot disorder, right leg injury, and right eye injury.

The Board denied payment or reimbursement for unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Lakeland Regional Medical Center (LRMC) from October 25, 2016 through November 2, 2016 due to the Veteran's stability for transfer to a VA facility on October 25, 2016.

The Board has granted service connection for left foot, left hand, right foot, and right hand osteopenia with degenerative joint disease as residuals of cold injury sustained during active duty.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private hospital on February 1, 2015, were granted as the care was deemed necessary due to an emergency condition and no feasible VA facilities were available.

The Board has already determined the Veteran meets eligibility requirements for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. The appeal is about whether additional periods of National Guard service qualify as active duty, which could affect the level of benefits.

The Board denied service connection for polycythemia vera as there was no evidence linking the condition to service, including exposure to environmental hazards.

The Veteran's dysthymia was granted a 70% rating from June 22, 2012 to April 13, 2015. A TDIU was also granted as of October 24, 2011.