Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's athlete's foot fungus is not rated as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations.

The Veteran's cause of death was cardiopulmonary arrest due to pulmonary embolism, but the Board found that his service-connected Raynaud’s Syndrome did not contribute substantially or materially to his death.,Special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status is remanded as no Statement of the Case has been issued.

The Board has decided that the evidence is inconclusive and requires a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone cause him to be housebound or in need of regular aid and attendance. The case is being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to glioblastoma, which was linked to his exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested withdrawal of his VR&E benefits appeal.

The Veteran's initial claim for a 10% rating for his right-hand condition is granted. The case of service connection for tinnitus is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Board has determined that the VA treatment provided in January 2012 for right leg femoral neuralgia is at issue and requires further review to determine if it was caused by carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance of fault on the part of VA.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum VA opinion to address inaccuracies in the February 2019 VA opinion and provide opinions on whether the Veteran's death was related to VRE infection, proximately caused by a foreseeable event, or due to VA carelessness.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a right eye disability was dismissed due to his death while the appeal was pending.

The Board denied service connection for thrombocytosis, finding that the condition clearly and unmistakably existed prior to both periods of active duty service.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder and adjustment disorder. The Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his military service.

The Board denied the request for a waiver of overpayment of $24,840.00 due to the untimely submission of the request more than 180 days after notification.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected left thumb disability is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the severity and manifestations of his condition, including flare-ups.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal before a decision was made.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the Veteran's benign prostatic hypertrophy and TDIU claims. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board dismissed the appeal of entitlement to additional attorney fees based on past due benefits granted in a July 2018 rating decision as the appellant requested withdrawal.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's preexisting pes plenus disability may have been aggravated by his service, and therefore remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents and other environmental factors during his service in Korea, which may be related to his diagnosed lymphoma.