Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Veteran's petitions to reopen claims for service connection for right-hand disability and mental disease were denied. The claim for TDIU was remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder and neurobehavioral effects, both claimed as due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional medical records and conduct further examinations to determine if these conditions are related to the Veteran's in-service exposure.

The Board has found that the issues of entitlement to DIC benefits based on the Veteran's cause of death and under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 must be remanded for additional development due to the need to consider in-service asbestos exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for facial fractures, dental condition, and an initial compensable rating for service-connected deviated nasal septum. The Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of these conditions at any point during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for nodules (to include lipomas) throughout his body has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further examination and rating actions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Hodgkin's Lymphoma, finding no evidence of a causal nexus between his service and the condition. The Veteran was not shown to have Hodgkin's Lymphoma during or within one year after service, and there is no competent medical evidence linking it to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's waiver of overpayment in Chapter 30 education benefits, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for a groin condition (claimed as a scrotum condition) and residuals of chemical burns on the right leg have been reopened. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been received, but the claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical records.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to loss of teeth caused by methadone prescribed for scoliosis was denied as there is no evidence that the VA treatment caused his condition or fault on their part.

The Veteran's painful ejaculation after a 2008 lumbar spine surgery is not caused by the surgery, and there is no evidence of residual damage. The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral varicose veins due to insufficient information in a private medical opinion and the need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for Old Legg-Perthes disease and avascular necrosis of the left hip due to lack of a scheduled hearing.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral leg and foot disorders, finding that there is no causal relationship between his military service or alcohol use and his current peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding whether her countable income exceeds the annual limit for nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to right hip surgery performed in April 2016 is denied as there is no evidence of additional disability caused by VA care.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and medical inquiry into whether the Veteran's cause of death is related to service, including herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury as there is no evidence to support a diagnosis of TBI or any associated residuals.

The Veteran's overpayment of VA pension benefits was waived due to the creation of the debt being valid and there being no fault on her part. The decision also noted that repayment would result in undue hardship, defeating the purpose of the VA pension program.

The Veteran's lymphedema is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity and manifestations of his condition.

The Appellant's income exceeded the maximum countable income allowable for receipt of death pension benefits, thus denying her claim for non-service-connected death pension from January 1, 2008.