Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board has denied service connection for colon cancer and left hip avascular necrosis, finding that the evidence does not support a link to service. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development, including obtaining an updated medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and its relation to service.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding the timeliness of a VA Form 9 received on June 20, 2017 as the Veteran withdrew his intent to appeal.

The Board denied service connection for an eye disorder and a muscle disorder, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the claims. The Veteran's current symptoms were not found to be related to his in-service sarcoidosis.

The Board denied a compensable initial rating for the Veteran's right fifth finger contracture, finding that there was no ankylosis or amputation and only one joint affected by arthritis.

The Veteran's herpes progenitalis with balanitis was rated at 10 percent prior to January 21, 2014. The Board found that the evidence did not demonstrate systemic therapy or affected areas meeting the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient information in the prior VA examination and opinion. The Veteran's mental incapacity is being reviewed, along with her claim for brittle teeth which may be related to her mental condition.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death, finding that there is no evidence linking any service-connected disability to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a TDIU, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to June 9, 2005.

The Veteran's request for an extension of the delimiting date for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code (Montgomery GI Bill) was denied because he did not file a timely request.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's skin disorder. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a current skin condition that he claims was caused by exposure to chemicals in the Gulf War.

The Board found that the Veteran did not meet his service requirements and thus, the transfer of educational assistance benefits to his spouse was invalid. As a result, an overpayment of $5,340.28 was created and the appellant is obligated to repay it.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for intermittent left-hand pain and numbness as secondary to his service-connected residuals of left index finger fracture, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced in favor of this claim.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on her mother’s need for regular aid and attendance was denied because this benefit is not available for living veterans.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's neck injury with arthritis and his active service, specifically the head trauma accident in 1982. The Veteran will need a new examination to determine if there is a link.

The Veteran's daughter and spouse were added as dependents after November 17, 2014. The Board denied the request for an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's increased rating for ankylosing spondylitis was denied as the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for a left elbow condition and a right elbow condition, including as secondary to the right knee disability. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration, including an audit of the overpayment amount and a determination on the timeliness of the waiver request.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and need for further development regarding service connection for urethra tumor residuals.