Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The issues on appeal have become moot as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability has been dismissed because the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's right ear otitis media, given her active infection.

The Veteran's cause of death, neuroendocrine carcinoma and liver cancer, was not found to be related to his military service or exposure to herbicide agents. Service connection for the cause of death is denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's applications to reopen his claims for service connection for varicose veins in both legs, finding that new and material evidence had been submitted. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for head injury residuals, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to service.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a cardiovascular disorder and mediastinitis due to VA treatment, finding that the proximate cause of the disability was not due to carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance on fault on the part of VA.

The Veteran's application to reopen claims for service connection for myotonic muscular dystrophy (MDD) in all four extremities has been granted. The Board has remanded the cases due to conflicting evidence regarding the etiology of MDD.

The Veteran's initial claim for service connection for a right calf muscle injury was granted, and he received a 0 percent rating effective October 1, 2010. The Veteran appealed for an increased rating, which resulted in the assignment of a 20 percent disability rating from August 19, 2013.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's right foot disorder, including a lack of medical records and an unclear relationship between his current condition and military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his service-connected left leg compartment syndrome.

The Veteran's cause of death was listed as squamous cell carcinoma, but the Board found no service connection for this condition.,Burial benefits were also denied because the Veteran did not have a pending claim and his body was not held by a state.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death because the minor child AFT, represented by the Appellant, is not a valid claimant for purposes of a claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right eye disability, including as secondary to a traumatic brain injury. The evidence did not support a finding that his current right eye disability was incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's service-connected conversion disorder with neurological manifestations, including tremors, has rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete and inaccurate VA examination, and additional development is needed.

The Board has remanded the case to evaluate whether a separate evaluation is warranted for dizziness and shortness of breath as systemic manifestations of the Veteran's service-connected dermatographism urticaria.

The Board found that the overpayment of $585.00 was valid due to P.M.'s completion of high school, but it also found that a waiver for the portion of the debt related to his university studies would be against equity and good conscience.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's colon cancer was related to his active service, including Agent Orange exposure and/or exposure to chemicals in the course of his duties as a naval aviator. The appellant is advised to submit any additional medical opinion evidence linking her husband’s death to his active duty service.

The Veteran's overpayment debt is due to a retroactive removal of his former spouse from his compensation benefit award. The Board acknowledges the Veteran’s contentions and finds he should be given an opportunity to submit updated financial information.