Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board has determined that there was not substantial compliance with the previous remand directives and thus requires another remand for additional development, including an addendum opinion from a VA specialist regarding the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for additional dependency compensation, finding that no information regarding dependents was provided within a year of notification of his disability rating increase.

The Board has remanded two issues related to the Veteran's service-connected left hip disabilities, specifically limitation of abduction and extension. The remand is due to evidence suggesting a material worsening since the last VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for enuresis, finding that it existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service. The Veteran's statements during service about a history of enuresis were found more credible than his subsequent assertions.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the Veteran's claim for a waiver of overpayment. The issues include whether the overpayment was properly created and if a waiver should be granted.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was dismissed because he is now receiving a 100% disability rating for his service-connected interstitial lung disease, which specifically contemplates total unemployability.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations. The Veteran's conditions are related to his Gulf War service.

The Board denied an effective date prior to August 2018 for the grant of DIC benefits, finding that the law does not allow for such a determination.

The Board has decided that remand is necessary due to procedural issues and the need for additional financial information.

The Board denied a compensable rating for gout arthritis, finding that the Veteran's condition was stable and did not cause any functional impairment or exacerbations.

The Veteran's chest wall pain rating and TDIU claim are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his Social Security records.

The Board has found that a remand is necessary due to the inadequacy of the VA examination and medical opinion provided in the previous appeal. The Veteran's current sleep disturbance disorder may be related to his active service or any service-connected conditions, but further evaluation by a qualified examiner is required.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's dental surgery aggravated his current dental disability.

The Board denied the reduction in VA disability compensation for military drill pay from October 2015 through August 2016, finding that the creation of the overpayment was valid and not solely due to VA administrative error.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings than currently assigned for his service connected bronchiectasis has been denied. The RO granted a rating at 30 percent, effective from February 23, 2011. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating have not been met.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to incomplete VA examinations. The initial compensable rating for bilateral chronic conjunctivitis is denied, while the left eye corneal erosion claim has resulted in a 20 percent rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for heart bypass, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic disease present at discharge or within one year after discharge. The Board also found that the Veteran's chest pain during service was not related to his later coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's claims for an increased disability rating and TDIU are remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination. The propriety of reducing his service-connected athlete's foot disability rating is also remanded.