Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's left leg varicose veins are related to service. The case is being sent back for further examination and medical opinion.

The VA removed the fiduciary F.R. because he did not submit a satisfactory account and collected fees in excess of what was allowed by law, leading to his termination as the Veteran's fiduciary.

The appeal on the service connection for a respiratory disability is dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for unspecified medical condition, now claimed as chronic bowel obstruction, is remanded due to the need for a new examination and opinion regarding the cause of his stomach disorder.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for accrued benefits because his surviving spouse was found to have excessive net worth and therefore not entitled to VA death pension benefits at the time of her death.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to address the issue of whether a waiver of recovery for an overpayment of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits in the amount of $18,145.07 is warranted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for pancreatitis and prostate disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service. The Board also noted that the Veteran had not provided any medical evidence linking his current diagnoses to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for non-service-connected disability pension benefits because he did not have honorable active military service during a period of war, and therefore, his claim is denied.

The Veteran's nasal fracture residuals are rated at a combined 10 percent prior to August 29, 2012 and from that date at a combined 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's service connection claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence on whether a digestive tract disability (claimed as ulcer) had its onset in active service or is otherwise related to active service.

The Board has granted an effective date of August 29, 2016 for the grant of nonservice-connected pension benefits with an additional allowance based on the need for aid and attendance. The Veteran's intent to file a claim was received on August 29, 2016, but he submitted a complete application within one year of that date.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for an addendum opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's pancreatic cancer.

The overpayment of VA compensation benefits was properly created due to a retroactive reduction in the compensation rate, and the appeal for waiver of recovery is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic upper respiratory infections, residuals of pneumonia, and congestive heart failure. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and active service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for gastrointestinal disorder status post hemicolectomy, joint pain and myalgias, and arthritis due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board found that the appellant had not received any income from Walmart or other sources since January 23, 2018. Therefore, the maximum allowable monthly pension benefit should be awarded starting on that date.

The Veteran's overpayment of VA compensation benefits was due to receiving both drill pay and VA compensation during the same period. The Board granted a waiver of recovery, finding it against equity and good conscience.

The DIC benefits claim is being remanded due to incomplete file and missing documents.

The Veteran's spine disability is denied for higher ratings. His service connection claims for Achilles tendonitis in both feet are remanded due to incomplete examination and need for further medical opinion.