Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board denied the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, finding no new and material evidence that would allow the claim to be reopened.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for neurobehavioral effects due to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune has been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim for service connection for a pulmonary embolism, finding that it is proximately due to his service-connected prostate cancer.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of recent examination and the Veteran's reported worsening symptoms. The Veteran is seeking an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected ulnar nerve disability.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for benefits due to a discharge from service under conditions other than honorable, finding that his misconduct was willful and persistent. The Board did not find evidence of insanity at the time of his misconduct.

The Veteran's death pension and accrued benefits claims were denied as the late surviving spouse did not meet income requirements for these benefits, and she was not entitled to a death pension at the time of her death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's current eustachian tube dysfunction in the left ear and her fibroid tumors. The Veteran will need a VA examination for both conditions.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for an eye disability due to new and material evidence. However, it was denied as there is no credible medical or lay evidence showing that the Veteran's current eye disability is related to his in-service burn injury.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hand disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for clarification of symptoms and diagnoses, as well as a nexus opinion.

The Veteran's ambulance services from MWA on February 20, 2014 were for emergency treatment of an acute stroke at a non-VA facility. The claim was timely filed and VA made payments under 38 U.S.C. § 1725. Payment or reimbursement is granted.

The Veteran's death was caused by a malignant neoplasm of the gallbladder, and the Board has decided to remand the case for further investigation into whether VA care or negligence contributed to his death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral leg cramps, fungus in the lungs (lung disorder), and heart blockage. The decision on heart blockage is pending as it was remanded.

The Board has determined that the appellant's discharge from service was due to willful and persistent misconduct, which bars VA benefits. The claim is granted in part as it reopens the issue of whether the character of his service is a bar to receiving VA benefits.

The Veteran's eye/vision disorder and upper respiratory disorder are remanded for additional VA examinations to determine their etiology.,The Veteran's stomach ulcers, pancreas disorder, prostate disorder, bladder disorder, and skin disorder are remanded for a new VA examination to determine their relationship to service or hepatitis.,,,,,

The Veteran's left foot sprain disability has been rated at a minimum of 10 percent since August 16, 2010.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current left hand skin condition and hypopigmentation are related to his in-service diagnosis of dermatitis.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood has been granted a 70 percent disability rating effective January 11, 2018. The claim for an initial higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's brain hemorrhage was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and the claim is denied.

The Board has determined that the AOJ failed to comply with procedural regulations and remands the case for further action, including providing a copy of the September 2015 decision notice, sending copies of the June 2018 statement of the case and July 2018 substantive appeal to the Veteran, verifying SSA benefits payments, requesting financial statements from both parties, and reconsidering the apportionment claim.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran did not file a timely substantive appeal for the assignment of an effective date and denial of dependency benefits based on college attendance.