Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the claim for additional development, including obtaining a dose estimate and considering factors under 38 C.F.R. § 3.311(e). The Veteran's colorectal cancer is being considered due to exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has determined that remand is required for the earlier effective date claims related to delusional disorder and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) due to incomplete VA treatment records. The Veteran's service-connected delusional disorder was granted in January 2011, but his eligibility for DEA was not until August 11, 2006.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Appellant, and a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed to her cause of death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left hand disability and bilateral lower extremity disabilities are referred to the RO for additional development. The Board also ordered an aid and attendance examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a right big toe disorder, including right hallux rigidus and severe DJD of the first MTP joint, based on an in-service injury during active duty.

The Board denied service connection for macular degeneration in the right eye, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between the condition and active service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for his left hip disability was denied, and the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of circumcision surgery was also denied.

The Veteran's request for additional dependency benefits based on her children's school attendance from 2001 to 2014 was denied as the claims were not filed within one year of the child's 18th birthday or commencement of their course of study.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed because he did not complete and return the required VA Form 21-8940, which is necessary to substantiate this claim.

The Veteran's cause of death was not service-connected due to lack of in-service incidents or exposures, and his lymphoma did not manifest within one year of separation from service.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and granted it. The claims for service connection for Insomnia and Lupus Nephritis are also granted.

The Board found that the Veteran had received 72 days of drill pay in FY 2015 and 36 days in FY 2016, and thus VA correctly recouped his disability compensation benefits for these periods.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of right elbow ulnar nerve entrapment as secondary to his service-connected right elbow bursitis, finding that there was no evidence linking the current condition to the service-connected disability.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's nasal septal deviation, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a 10% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 6502.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing records from St. Elizabeth's Medical Center and VA treatment records, as well as an October 2013 medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for myasthenia gravis, attributing it to a lack of evidence linking the condition to service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's Wilson’s disease was aggravated during service and whether it is related to his military service. The case will be remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's other specified affective disorder, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether his current condition had its onset in service.

The Board denied the appellant's request to extend her delimiting date for DEA benefits beyond October 2, 2016. The decision stated that none of the exceptions allowing extensions applied in this case.

The Board denied the appellant's request to extend her delimiting date for DEA benefits beyond October 2, 2016. The decision stated that none of the exceptions allowing extensions applied in this case.