Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tonsillar cancer due to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange) is remanded. The Board finds that a VA opinion is needed to address the nature and etiology of his claimed disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection as his right ventricular dysplasia post ICD implant was not incurred or aggravated during a period of active duty, ACDUTRA, or INACDUTRA. The evidence did not show that the preexisting condition worsened during any periods of INACDUTRA.

The Veteran's medical expenses for the year 2015 were not timely submitted, and therefore cannot be excluded from countable income for non-service-connected pension purposes.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance and housebound status has been dismissed due to his death prior to a final decision.

The Veteran's psoriatic arthritis is rated at a 40 percent rating, effective throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's entitlement to educational benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill was denied as of January 22, 2015 because she had exhausted her remaining entitlement to full-time benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disorder, finding that there is no evidence of any in-service injury or disease related to his current condition.

The Board is remanding the case due to a lack of service department verification for veteran status, and requests that either the December 2015 Army response or a new NPRC/NARA response be obtained.

The Veteran's appeal for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the causes of death, specifically whether they are related to service and exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The VA denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse, finding that she did not meet the legal criteria for such status.

The Veteran's lung disorder is remanded for further evaluation due to possible service exposure to diesel fumes and asbestos. The claim will be reconsidered after a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a right leg disability is dismissed. The claim of entitlement to service connection for a respiratory disability, secondary to herbicide exposure, has been reopened. The claims for service connection for rectal cancer and an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to potential relevance of Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and examination regarding his digestive disabilities, heart disability, and TDIU claim.

The Board found that the assets held by the Irrevocable Trust should not have been considered when analyzing the Veteran's net worth, thus denying the pension benefits was improper. The appeal is granted.

The Board denied service connection for tumors of the left side of neck and spine, finding no evidence linking these conditions to military service or in-service exposure to hazardous materials.

The Board finds a remand is necessary to determine the amount of death pension benefits due to the Veteran's surviving spouse at the time of her death and to substantiate the appellant's claim for personal expenses.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hand disability, including Raynaud's disease. The case is remanded to determine if systemic lupus erythematosus had its origin in service and whether it caused or aggravated her bilateral hand disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current symptoms related to a cold injury sustained in service.