Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Veteran's cataracts of both eyes were previously rated at 20 percent, but the rating was reduced to noncompensable effective July 1, 2014. The claim for an increased rating is remanded, and so is the issue regarding the propriety of the reduction.

The Board has remanded the case due to a procedural issue related to whether there was clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a March 30, 2010 rating decision that assigned an effective date of December 1, 2009 for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU).

The Veteran's cause of death is being remanded for further development to verify service exposure and determine the cause of death. DIC under 38 U.S.C. §§ 1318 or 1151 is also being remanded.

The Veteran's adult step-daughter, the Appellant, did not have a pending claim for accrued benefits at the time of his death. The Board found that there was no legal entitlement to such benefits as the Veteran had paid in-home care expenses himself and these were covered by his estate.

The Board denied service connection for essential tremors, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the condition and active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's lumbosacral strain disability. The Veteran is seeking service connection for this condition, which was incurred during her military service.

The Veteran's surviving spouse was granted VA death pension benefits as her net worth did not exceed the maximum annual pension rate for a surviving spouse with no dependents.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral shin disability is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and review of her VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification of the evidence regarding service connection.

The Board has decided that further evidence is needed to determine the appropriate rating for the Veteran's right middle finger condition and his service connection claim for his right forearm condition.

The Veteran's service connection claim for focal nodular hyperplasia of the right hepatic lobe has been denied. The Board found that it is a congenital condition and not related to his active service.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if the appellant has legal standing and provide an audit of any expenses paid for A.K.'s last illness.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical opinions and a missing 1990 laparoscopic surgery report. The Veteran's uterine fibroids, pelvic pain, and dysmenorrhea need further examination and evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for back and chest pain due to further development being necessary. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which he attributes to injuries sustained while playing football in service. However, there are no STRs indicating such injuries, but the Veteran's testimony supports his claim. A new medical opinion is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran’s back and chest pain.

The Veteran's service did not meet the requirements for a nonservice-connected pension because he did not serve during a period of war.

The Veteran's initial rating for panic disorder was denied as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a colorectal disability, including hemorrhoids and polyps, is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected bladder disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development of medical records.

The Board found that the reduction of the Veteran's disability compensation benefits to 10 percent effective March 1, 2012 was proper due to his felony conviction and incarceration.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings and temporary total rating extensions related to intervertebral disc syndrome and its associated radiculopathy of the lower extremities before a decision was made by the Board.