Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's right eye condition is secondary to his service-connected diabetes and hypertension.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot abrasion injury with chronic osteomyelitis, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an eye condition and a back disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The Veteran has been diagnosed with bilateral uveitis, chalazion, and degenerative arthritis of the spine.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives, specifically regarding whether the Veteran's in-service sensory loss was an early manifestation of her current neuropathy.

The Veteran's son, R.C., is over the age of 18 and has completed his education. The Board denied continued additional compensation for a dependent child after June 1, 2020.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The appeal for DIC benefits is dismissed as the Veteran's death was not caused by a condition related to his service.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to neuroendocrine and bone cancer, but the evidence does not support a connection between these cancers and his service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as she did not have creditable active duty service for purposes of eligibility for Chapter 33 educational benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeals regarding the termination of VA additional compensation benefits due to removal of a spouse, R.W., and the addition of a spouse, R.M. to the award of VA compensation benefits.

The Veteran's daughter, M.S.R, is recognized as a 'helpless child' due to her permanent incapacity for self-support prior to reaching the age of 18 based on her disabilities.

The Veteran's right foot disability, post-operative residuals of third metatarsal osteotomy with symptomatic second metatarsal disability, has been rated at 10 percent since September 1979. The Board denied a higher rating as the evidence did not show symptoms indicative of moderately severe malunion or nonunion of tarsal or metatarsal bones.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to ionizing radiation during service, specifically from the Chernobyl disaster. The claim will be referred to the Under Secretary for Benefits for further consideration.

The Veteran's disability rating for degenerative joint disease with spondylosis, L3-4 was reduced from 20 percent to 10 percent effective August 17, 2018. The Board has restored the 20 percent rating.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, finding that there was no evidence linking the intracranial hemorrhage to service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep disturbances, including sleep apnea. The Veteran's hair loss and memory loss claims have been denied.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left ring finger disability is denied as he is already receiving the maximum rating under the relevant diagnostic code.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood is characterized by occupational and social impairment, resulting in a 50 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to a potential issue with the appellant's eligibility for DIC benefits as the surviving spouse of the Veteran, specifically regarding her marriage and its validity under state law.

The claim for an effective date earlier than February 27, 2012, for the award of service connection for atrial fibrillation is denied due to a finding of no CUE in the June 1976 rating decision.