Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board denied service connection for a blood in urine disability (hematuria) and vision loss, finding that the Veteran does not have current disabilities related to these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left tympanic membrane perforation, along with dizziness and recurrent infections, was incurred during his active service.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of Chapter 1606 benefits is valid and must be denied due to lack of entitlement under the law. The appeal related to waiver of recovery of overpayment is remanded for further action.

The Veteran's appeal for Chapter 33 educational assistance benefits was denied because his only period of service used to establish eligibility for Chapter 30 benefits cannot be used for Chapter 33.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to November 23, 2012 for additional dependent compensation was denied as there is no evidence of notification of his new marriage or the death of his first wife within one year of those events.

The Veteran's claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is denied because the Veteran does not have any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 7, 2016 for a 100 percent rating for loss of use of bilateral lower extremities.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to March 10, 2015 for the establishment of permanent incapacity for self-support for his child, C.F., is denied. The earliest possible effective date for the award is March 10, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for endometriosis and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The veteran's spouse did not meet the income criteria for payment of VA death pension benefits due to her high income, and thus the appeal is denied.

The Veteran's right hand (long, ring, and little fingers) was granted a 10 percent rating for degenerative joint disease. The evidence showed arthritis in multiple joints without significant limitation of motion or pain.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his right testicular torsion is remanded due to the need for a current VA examination and consideration of whether there has been a material change in his condition since his last VA examination.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of January 30, 2013 for the award of additional compensation benefits for the Veteran's spouse based on timely provided information and within one year of notification.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a cardiovascular disorder and chronic lymphocytic leukemia were denied as there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease, and the disorders did not manifest within one year of separation from service. The Board found that the medical evidence did not support a nexus between the current conditions and service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 50 percent for his service-connected bilateral eye disability is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and consideration of recent VA treatment records.

The Veteran's facial hyperpigmentation (melasma) is granted as service connected.,The Veteran's postphlebitic syndrome is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement or payment of medical expenses incurred due to non-VA care at RMCBP from May 28, 2014, through May 30, 2014 is being remanded because the AOJ needs to clarify whether they received an application within the required time frame.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and preparing an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the relationship between the Veteran's neurological disorder of the right lower extremity and her service-connected back disability.

The veteran's marriage to the appellant was terminated by divorce after November 1, 1990. As a result, the appellant is not eligible for VA survivor’s benefits as a helpless child of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination.