Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the cases for further development, including obtaining medical opinions and records to determine if the Veteran's urinary system and bladder condition, as well as his residuals of a head injury, are related to service.

The Veteran's Raynaud’s-like syndrome and sickle cell trait have been granted increased disability ratings, with the TDIU also being granted effective July 2, 2007.

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen her claim for revocation of forfeiture of benefits, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for a prostate condition due to herbicide agent exposure and service connection for a skin condition due to herbicide agent exposure. The Veteran's active service included time in the Republic of Vietnam, where he was exposed to herbicides.

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 service is considered dishonorable, which bars him from receiving VA benefits.

The Veteran's left leg exercise-induced compartment syndrome is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The claim for service connection of the veteran's residuals of a cerebral aneurysm has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's left leg disability is being remanded due to the failure to obtain his private treatment records from Fort Wayne Orthopedics and Lutheran Hospital. The RO must attempt to obtain these records before readjudicating the case.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder due to lack of competent evidence showing a current diagnosis. The issue of service connection for an eye condition is remanded as there are no VA examinations addressing this issue.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury as there is no current diagnosis or functional impairment associated with this condition.

The Veteran's right inguinal hernia has not recurred or required a truss or belt, and therefore the claim for a compensable rating is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation has been dismissed because he withdrew his appeal in January 2019.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's scoliosis, and a new examination is needed.

The Veteran's low disability compensation benefits and the Appellant's son's hardship due to lack of support from the Veteran result in an inability to grant a reasonable apportionment, leading to denial.

The appeal is dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no benefits are awarded.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of medical opinion regarding whether service caused or contributed to the Veteran's death, specifically related to presumed exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied the Veteran's application for a waiver of indebtedness due to fault on his part, lack of undue hardship, and unjust enrichment. The debt was not waived as it would result in unfair gain to the debtor.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a compensable rating for keratosis pilaris, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Board denied service connection for right and left elbow disabilities as there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Veteran's household income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR) even after deducting allowable unreimbursed medical expenses, resulting in a denial of the nonservice-connected pension claim.