Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Veteran's stomach disorder is remanded for a VA examination to determine its etiology and whether it is related to service.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral eye disorders, other than refractive error, is denied as there are no objective indications of a qualifying chronic disability that became manifest during active military service in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin rash disorder was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence, and the case is remanded for further development including a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right foot hypertrophic bone and neuritis, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to her in-service injuries. The appeal was reopened due to new evidence received since the July 2002 rating decision.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there was no remaining allegation of error in the determination, and the RO granted full benefits sought by the Veteran.

The Board has decided that an addendum opinion is needed to determine if the appellant has a disorder related to spina bifida, based on her mother's testimony about her birth defects.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a fractured left clavicle, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition was aggravated by his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence being added to the claims file after a SOC was issued.

The Veteran's widow filed a claim for accrued benefits more than one year after the Veteran's death, which is not within the time limit set by law. Therefore, the claim was denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for VHA to adjudicate the issue of service connection for dental trauma for purposes of outpatient dental treatment, in the first instance.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking his heart disorder to his military service or presumed exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's surviving spouse is recognized for the purposes of receiving DIC, death pension, and/or accrued benefits.

The Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation of his right hemifacial spasm and service connection for a right eye disorder are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a stab wound to the abdomen, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury and no current disability related to such an injury.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's urinary disorder is related to her service-connected gynecological/hysterectomy disabilities.

The Veteran's heart disability has not been shown to meet the criteria for a schedular rating in excess of 60 percent. The Board also denied his claim for TDIU prior to July 28, 2015.

The Board has granted service connection for thrombocythemia due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange and secondary service connection for venous stasis ulceration in the bilateral lower extremities.

The Veteran's claim for additional VR&E benefits to pursue a Master’s degree is denied as his Bachelor's degree qualifies him for suitable employment and he has overcome any impairment caused by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's bone condition, including osteopenia, is related to his service and remanded for further action.

The Board has determined that the issue of whether the overpayment debt was properly created needs to be resolved before considering the Veteran's waiver request. The Veteran is advised to file a timely notice of disagreement and substantive appeal if he disagrees with this determination.