Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Veteran's duodenal ulcer and related hiatal hernia are being remanded for additional development to determine if the hiatal hernia is a maturation of or related to his service-connected duodenal ulcer.

The Board has found that a timely notice of disagreement was filed as to the validity of the debt and denial of waiver request. The appeal is remanded for issuance of a statement of the case (SOC) and notification of appellate rights.

The Veteran's numbness and tingling of the neck, fingers, and toes were not caused or aggravated by his service-connected cervical strain or PTSD. The Board found that these symptoms are more likely due to other conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, degenerative disc disease, and lower back pain.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination and additional development is required.

The appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse for purposes of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits has been denied because she was legally divorced from the Veteran at the time of his death.

The Veteran's periodontal disease, which was caused by in-service dental trauma, is not considered a disability for VA compensation purposes. However, the Veteran has been granted eligibility for noncompensable dental treatment due to this condition.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses at North Florida Regional Medical Center are denied because the treatment was not for a condition of such nature that delay in seeking immediate medical attention would have been hazardous to life or health.

The Board has decided that the VA did not properly notify the appellant of her debt and the 180-day period to file for a waiver, so the case is being sent back for further development.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for dizziness and loss of equilibrium, as well as his claim for TDIU, are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic lymphocytic leukemia is related to his in-service exposure to burning chemicals without a breathing apparatus, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for lichen planus, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability and that it is not related to his active duty or herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right leg, respiratory, and hematologic disabilities due to incomplete VCAA notice and need for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate nexus opinion and need for further examination regarding the Veteran's skin disability, which is claimed as related to herbicide exposure during service.

The appeal has been dismissed because the appellant died during the pendency of the case, and due to the death of the appellant, the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for additional medical examination and records review, as there is conflicting information regarding the severity of the Veteran's atrial fibrillation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim that his Means Test eligibility category should be prescription copay exempt for income year 2017, as his attributable household income exceeded the maximum annual rate of VA pension.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's skin condition and its relation to service, particularly his reported symptoms during service.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to a withdrawal request from the appellant before any decision was made.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's head injury and its relation to service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a head injury that allegedly occurred during active duty, leading to memory loss and lack of concentration.

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's myoclonus was caused by or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, particularly medications he takes for those conditions.