Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for facial swelling is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability that meets the definition of a disability within the meaning of the applicable legislation.

The Veteran is seeking to have a February 1998 rating decision overturned for assigning an initial noncompensable disability rating for his service-connected left index finger fracture. The Board finds the issue mischaracterized and requires a remand to address whether there was CUE in that decision.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations regarding the Veteran's claimed left arm disability and fungal disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of determinations regarding eligibility for outpatient dental treatment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a dental disorder, claiming it as a traumatic injury to the teeth, due to lack of evidence showing a current disability.

The Veteran's service is considered peacetime, and thus does not meet the criteria for basic eligibility to nonservice-connected pension.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's rental properties and income, which is necessary for determining his net worth for pension eligibility.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the submission of new medical evidence that has not been reviewed by the AOJ.

The appellant's income exceeds the maximum annual pension rate, so he is not eligible for VA death pension benefits.

The appellant withdrew the accrued benefits claim before a decision could be made, so the appeal is dismissed.

The claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded due to the addition of VA medical records since the last decision. The case will be reconsidered by the RO.

The Veteran's daughter filed a claim for accrued benefits, but the criteria were not met as there were no unpaid benefits due at the time of his death.

The Veteran's eye condition is not service-connected as it did not have onset during active duty and is not otherwise caused by active duty.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for the residuals of a bladder injury is granted, and his claim for TDIU is remanded due to unclear causation.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for a skin condition due to alleged exposure to contaminated water, Agent Orange, and hazardous chemicals. The Veteran's skin conditions are currently not related to his in-service exposures or any other service-connected condition.

The Board has granted service connection for myeloproliferative disorder, finding that the evidence is in equipoise and resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran. The condition is presumed to be related to exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's traumatic arthritis of the left little finger and right ring and little fingers are granted a 10 percent rating.,PTSD is granted a 100 percent rating from July 24, 2018. The Veteran's PTSD prior to this date was denied.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of acute blood poisoning of the left leg, finding that there is no current disability and insufficient evidence to link any past injury or illness to a present condition.

The Board found that the appellant's discharge from service was due to willful and persistent misconduct, not insanity. As a result, his character of discharge is dishonorable, which bars him from receiving VA benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's dental conditions and treatment.