Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for neurological impairment of the left upper extremity, finding no current disability and conflicting medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's MOS as a pilot in service caused his current deep vein thrombosis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed eagle's syndrome was not incurred in or due to his time in service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

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

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's residuals of esophageal diverticulum, finding that his current condition is related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange).

The Veteran's appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for brain injury was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran prior to a final decision.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder due to incomplete development of records and the need for an examination.

The Board denied service connection for mesothelioma of the right pleural cavity, finding that it is not related to in-service asbestos exposure and did not manifest within one year of separation from active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected right and left tibia impairments are rated at 30 percent for the period from August 28, 2015. The VA has granted increased ratings based on current functional impairment.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient reasoning and lack of an addendum medical opinion. The Veteran's symptoms are being evaluated again, with a focus on understanding their etiology and pathophysiology.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of generalized arthritis and did not have one at any point during the pendency of the appeal. The evidence shows degenerative joint disease in various joints, but no general underlying arthritis disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for educational assistance benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) because he had already received the maximum amount of education benefits available to him under other programs, including Chapter 30 and Chapter 1606.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current gastric disorder is related to his service.

The Board denied service connection for lymphoma and a brain disorder, finding that the conditions were not incurred in or related to service.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic prostate disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition was not shown in service or within one year of separation and that there is no causal relationship between his active service and his current condition.

The Veteran's service-connected insomnia is currently rated at 30 percent prior to August 15, 2019 and denied for a higher rating thereafter.

The Veteran's bilateral spontaneous pneumothorax with recurrent pneumonia is rated at a maximum of 100% effective November 7, 2011. Prior to this date, the rating was denied.

The Board has denied service connection for a dental disability for compensation purposes due to lack of evidence showing loss of substance of the maxilla or mandible. However, it granted service connection for a dental disability for outpatient treatment purposes as the Veteran sustained trauma during service resulting in significant teeth repair and eventual loss.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for clarification of an earlier effective date decision based on a VA medical opinion.

Your initial claim for a higher rating for your left elbow condition has been denied because you failed to report for the scheduled VA examination.