Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Veteran's appeal seeking special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right arm disabilities are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case.,Specifically, VA has added medical evidence related to the Veteran’s lumbar spine disability, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and right upper extremity neuropathy.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a right upper extremity condition following the February 2007 cervical spine surgery, finding that the additional disability was not caused by VA's care or lack of timely diagnosis and proper treatment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sinus condition, skin condition, residuals of a left toe ingrown nail, and migraine headaches due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board found that the overpayment was properly created and denied a waiver of the overpayment debt. The Veteran's VA disability compensation award did not fluctuate during the period when he received increased benefits based on his dependent school child, B.A.V.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and initial rating of tension headaches due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, including a report of detached retina during service.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to inadequate examination and missing treatment records. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if their left and right foot numbness is related to service.

Your claim for service connection for a deviated septum has been granted, and you are now receiving the benefit. The appeal is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's spondylolisthesis L5-S1, resolved surgically, with residual pain and limited motion is rated at 20 percent for the entirety of the appeal period. The Board also granted a TDIU for the period prior to January 23, 2015.

The Veteran's period of service from March 27, 2012 to October 5, 2017 was used for eligibility under Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty) and cannot be used for eligibility under Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill). The Veteran's appeal is denied.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a mental disability, including an unspecified neurocognitive disorder associated with head trauma, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the validity of the overpayment of VA education benefits in the amount of $5,361.17 needs to be reconsidered due to non-compliance with previous remand instructions.

The Board has decided that there is not substantial compliance with previous remand directives regarding the Veteran's right hip disorder. The case is being returned for further examination and opinion to address the continuity of symptoms from service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral heel disability, great right toe disability, and bilateral flat foot due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. A VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to active service.

The Board has granted service connection for Lyme disease and polyarticular joint problems, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his military service. The decision also grants secondary service connection for polyarticular joint problems due to Lyme disease.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, specifically whether they are related to his presumed exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the case for a supplemental opinion regarding whether the Veteran's small intestine cancer is at least as likely as not aggravated by his service-connected prostate cancer and resulting prostate cancer residuals.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to October 17, 2015.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum opinion to address whether the Veteran's claimed syncope, which is not a service-connected condition, is aggravated by his service-connected disabilities or treatment for those conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with the creation of an overpayment debt for DIC benefits. The appellant was notified that the debt in the amount of $61,590.45 is valid and must be paid. However, she can request a waiver of this debt if her claim is timely filed within 180 days from notification. The case will now proceed to issue an SSOC for the appellant's right to opt-in to the modernized appeals system.