Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Veteran's myelofibrosis is granted as service connected due to exposure to Agent Orange. The cause of death, listed as complications from Agent Orange exposure, is also granted.

The Board has denied the claim of service connection for cause of death as new and material evidence was not received. The appeal is granted.

The Board denied service connection and a temporary total evaluation for arteriovenous malformation, finding no credible evidence of its occurrence in service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further verification regarding the Veteran's drill pay and VA compensation during specific fiscal years, as well as an audit of his VA compensation account.

The claim of service connection for a back disability (also claimed as spina bifida) and cardiac problems is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records, clarification from the Veteran regarding his claims, and an appropriate examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to establish an effective date prior to August 5, 2013 for additional compensation for dependent children due to her failure to provide all required information within one year of receiving notification from VA.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his TMJ syndrome was denied as the evidence did not show inter-incisal range of motion less than or equal to 10 mm, which is required for a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal, and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits.

The Board has determined that the Appellant is the Veteran's surviving spouse for VA purposes, allowing her to receive benefits such as death pension and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC).

Your claims for service connection for gastric and colon disabilities have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's gynecological disorders and military sexual trauma. The VA is instructed to obtain additional medical records and schedule a VA examination for an opinion on whether these conditions are related to service, including MST.

The Board has remanded the case for a supplemental opinion regarding service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to conflicting opinions on causation.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence of current elbow and right upper extremity neurological disabilities. The Veteran needs to provide VA treatment records and complete a VA Form 21-4142 for any private records he wants to submit.

The Board has remanded the case due to a CAVC decision finding that the Board did not address the theory of aggravation based on VA care, and an addendum opinion is needed from the September 2015 VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the case due to a CAVC decision finding that the Board did not address the theory of aggravation based on VA care, and an addendum opinion is needed from the September 2015 VA examiner.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of medical expenses incurred on October 20, 2016 was denied because the claim was not filed within 90 days after receiving emergency transportation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for bone density loss, including osteoporosis and osteopenia, due to insufficient evidence regarding its onset during service or its relationship to her military service.

The Veteran's claims for left and right shin splints/stress fractures were reopened due to new evidence provided. Service connection is granted for these conditions.,Service connection was denied for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as there was no established exposure to herbicide agents in service.

The Veteran's son, T.S., was found to be permanently incapable of self-support prior to the age of 18 due to his disabilities, including neurocognitive disorder and dementia. The Board granted recognition of T.S. as a helpless child.

The Board has decided that more information is needed to determine if the Veteran's adenoid cancer and metastasized lung cancer are related to service, including exposure to herbicide agents. The case is being sent back for further examination.