Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for additional evidence. The Veteran's nerve impairment of the right lower extremity is being reviewed again by a clinician.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of overpayment of VA additional compensation benefits, finding that recovery would be against equity and good conscience.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left and right patellofemoral band syndrome and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) strain are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records from SSA and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for pancreatic cancer with liver metastasis and liver cancer as secondary to the service-connected pancreatic cancer. The claims were reopened on new evidence provided by a private physician.

The Veteran seeks service connection for skin conditions and a chronic fungal disorder. The Board has remanded the case to obtain updated VA treatment records and conduct another examination by a dermatologist.

The Veteran's appeal seeking an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete documentation and a potential error in the AOJ's decision regarding the timing of the claim. The Veteran was treated at MMMC on August 14, 2012, and VA acknowledges this treatment. However, the AOJ denied the claim because the third-party medical provider did not provide the required forms within 90 days of discharge. The Board finds that a timely claim was filed by the Veteran.

The Veteran's infertility is not service-connected as there was no evidence that the condition manifested during active duty or was caused by any in-service event, including a varicocele surgery. The VA examiner found the infertility to be unrelated to service.

The Veteran's daughter was awarded $15,472.62 in accrued benefits for funeral expenses but is denied additional benefits as she did not provide evidence of other expenses and the appeal does not involve service connection.

The appellant is denied recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran prior to January 23, 2011 due to a legal impediment in Maine. The Board found that she did not meet all criteria for the exception under 38 C.F.R. § 3.52.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected Schamberg’s disease.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected coronary arteriosclerosis, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation based on the current level of disability.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance is denied as she does not meet the criteria for such benefits due to her functional limitations.

The Board has found that there is no evidence of a current heel condition in service or during the pendency of the claim, and thus denied entitlement to service connection for right and left heel conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's right little finger ankylosis has worsened since his last examination, and the Board is remanding the case for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a prostate disorder and gastrointestinal disorders, including ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and an irritable bowel syndrome. The case is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of supporting documentation for the appellant's military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral ear disability and sleep disorder due to insufficient evidence in some areas, particularly regarding the onset of symptoms since separation from service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded as the Board cannot grant it on its merits and must refer to the Director of Compensation Service for adjudication.