Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Veteran's initial ratings for left elbow degenerative joint disease based on limitation of flexion and impairment of supination have been denied as the evidence does not show that a higher rating is warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for glioblastoma due to in-service exposure to Agent Orange, but the claims for a temporary total rating and SMC based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for pain in his neck, back, and legs. The evidence did not support a finding that this condition began during or was related to military service.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's meniscectomy of the right knee and denied entitlement to a TDIU based on insufficient evidence showing severe recurrent subluxation or instability, inability to obtain substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities, and other relevant factors.

The Veteran's right hand disability is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition. The TDIU issue is also being remanded due to its intertwinement with the right hand disability evaluation.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and there were no pending claims for compensation or pension at the time of his death. Therefore, accrued benefits and burial benefits are denied.

The Board has remanded the case for referral to the Under Secretary for Benefits or Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration due to marked interference with employment and frequent hospitalization.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no service connection decision can be made.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have significant impact on his ability to maintain employment, and the Board has referred the case for consideration of an extraschedular TDIU as per 38 C.F.R. § 4.16 (b).

The Board found that the overpayment of VA compensation benefits was validly created due to the Veteran's failure to notify VA of his October 2011 divorce from D.H., and thus, denied the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and needs further evaluation of the Veteran's right elbow disability, including gout. The examiner must consider functional impairment caused by pain.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a disability of the male reproductive system, including epididymitis, varicocele, and hydrocele, but excluding prostate cancer, is being remanded due to inadequate examination. The examiner did not address causation in his secondary service connection conclusions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left eye disability and TDIU, finding that there was no evidence to support the claim of direct service connection. The Board also found that the Veteran did not meet the schedular criteria for TDIU.

The Veteran's skin cancer and residuals were denied service connection as the evidence did not support a link to his military service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board has decided that the service connection for atrial fibrillation should be remanded due to insufficient evidence in the VA examination report from 1991.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for right hip arthritis, finding that his current condition is aggravated by his service-connected right knee condition.

The Board dismissed the claim regarding the adjustment to the half dollar rate from October 2, 2016 to November 30, 2016 as it has already been granted in full.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder problems, to include cystitis, has been reopened and granted. The TDIU claim is also granted.

The Board has granted retroactive payment of DEA benefits for training received prior to November 20, 2012, effective September 21, 2011.