Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of overpayment of VA compensation benefits, finding that recovery was not against equity and good conscience.

The Board has found a timely notice of disagreement was filed regarding the amount of the apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits. The appeal is remanded for further readjudication.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's chronic yeast infection disorder and vaginal disability, including chronic yeast infections and/or vaginitis. The VA will obtain additional medical records and schedule a VA examination for an opinion on the etiology of these conditions.

The claim of entitlement to service connection for a stomach disorder, claimed as peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and hiatal hernia, is denied. The Board finds that the Veteran's current stomach disorders are not related to his active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral eye disability and dental disability, including periodontal disease. The Board found that the current disabilities are not related to active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's memory loss disorder.

The Veteran's right ankle disability is rated at a 30 percent rating from November 9, 2015. The appeal for TDIU remains in appellate status.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining private treatment records related to the Veteran's right knee disability.

The Board has decided to remand both issues of service connection for otalgia and sialadenitis due to the need for further development, including VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for brain cancer, finding that the Veteran did not experience an in-service injury or disease of the brain and that symptoms were not chronic in service. Brain cancer was not otherwise related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an inguinal hernia and increased rating for low back disability due to incomplete compliance with prior remand instructions.

The Veteran's right elbow disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,A separate 10 percent rating for right knee instability has been granted.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's service-connected hemochromatosis, finding that his condition has not resulted in more severe symptoms such as weight loss or incapacitating episodes.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left lower leg shin splints, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Veteran's death was not in a national cemetery, so he is not eligible for a VA transportation allowance.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma are found to be related to his active duty service, with the Board finding that all reasonable doubt should be resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The appeal is dismissed because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's skin disease, specifically whether it is related to service exposure. The Veteran will need to undergo a VA dermatology examination and provide any additional medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's throat cancer is at least as likely as not related to his service, specifically his participation in Operation TEAPOT, a radiation risk activity. As such, the claim for service connection for carcinoma of the larynx due to ionizing radiation exposure is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current respiratory disability other than sleep apnea, and his joint pain is not related to service. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.