Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the claims for right distal tibia stress reaction, hypogonadism, and pituitary microadenoma due to inadequate examination in March 2014. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it could significantly impact the increased rating issues.

The Board has remanded the matter due to a need for further development regarding the validity of the debt created based on pension award adjustments from August 2014. The Veteran and his son provided additional evidence, but the PMC needs to consider this information before making a determination.

The Veteran's marriage to C.S. was recognized as a dependent spouse effective January [Redacted], 2014, with payment starting on March 1, 2017.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including adjustment disorder and alcohol abuse disorder, and for a compensable rating for tinea unguium of the left first toenail. The Veteran was not granted any benefits.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for accrued benefits as she is not eligible to receive them due to her age and status, and there are no expenses related to last sickness and burial that need reimbursement.

The Veteran's death is presumed to have been caused by exposure to herbicide agents during service, leading to his diagnosis of broncogenic carcinoma. As such, the claim for service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 17, 2017 for the award of special monthly pension (SMP) based on the need for regular aid and attendance. The appellant's intent to file a claim was received by VA on July 17, 2017.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his service-connected bilateral lower extremity disabilities result in anatomical loss or use of both legs above the knee, and to identify any functional limitations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete dental records from the Veteran's reserve duty and requests that he specify any VA treatment that may have caused additional dental complications.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for lumbosacral strain was denied.,The Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for chronic sinusitis and bronchial disorder were also denied.,An initial compensable rating since September 21, 2014, for a left great toe scar is denied.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's eligibility for a special home adaptation was denied because he had already been granted eligibility for specially adapted housing.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and outstanding treatment records. The Veteran's cause of death is under review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cataracts has been denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his military service. The VA is remanded to determine if the Veteran's left eye cataract surgery was performed with negligence and whether this resulted in additional disability.

The Veteran's cause of death was pneumonia as secondary to multiple myeloma. The effective date for the grant of service connection is March 14, 2017, when VA added multiple myeloma to the presumptive list for exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's service-connected left and right shin splint disabilities have been restored to a 10% evaluation effective January 24, 2011. The Board found that the reduction in rating was improper due to lack of improvement in the Veteran’s ability to function under ordinary conditions.

The Veteran's left thigh disability needs to be re-evaluated due to recent treatment records and the possibility of increased severity. The case is being remanded for further examination.

The Board has determined that the records do not adequately reflect the document and/or source used to verify revocation of educational benefits, and thus remands for further action.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating issues related to his rotator cuff tear, upper left bicep tear, PTSD, left cubital syndrome, and lumbar DDD. The appeals are remanded due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of varicose veins of the right and left legs has been denied as there is no current disability remaining upon which service connection can be based.,The Veteran’s claim for increased evaluation of spurring olecranon of the left elbow, degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, osteoarthritis of the left hip, and recurrent dizziness has been remanded due to insufficient examination findings.