Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board dismissed the appeal of the overpayment of VA apportionment benefits, as the appellant's claim was granted in full and there is no justiciable issue for adjudication.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to March 10, 2015 is not properly addressed due to undeliverable correspondence and unclear current address. The case is being remanded to take appropriate action.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient informed consent for the sinus surgery and potential negligence in proceeding with the procedure based on the Veteran's consent. Additional medical opinions are needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to a pending motion alleging clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the June 2011 rating decision that denied service connection for Raynaud's syndrome. The effective date of the award of service connection for Raynaud's syndrome is not addressed.

The Veteran's claim for residuals of a left eye injury is denied as the current diagnosed cataracts are not related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for dementia, finding that there was no evidence linking his dementia to his service or service-connected headaches.

The Board has decided that there is a need to obtain additional information from the Social Security Administration regarding the appellant's income history and employment records. The decision also states that further evidentiary development is required.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sinus disorder, finding that he does not have a current diagnosis of a sinus disorder and has not had one at any time during the pendency of the claim or recent to the filing of the claim.

The Veteran's bradycardia was diagnosed in 2011, but the dates of his active duty service during which he may be entitled to compensation are unclear. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain specific dates of Active Duty Training (ADT) and Inactive Duty Training (IDT) for the period from September 28, 2010 to January 2011.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for uvuloplasty residuals, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6516.

The Board has remanded the case due to confusion over the date of the Veteran's annulment, which could affect whether he was entitled to spousal dependency benefits. The decision will be based on whether the annulment occurred in 1999 or 2000.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral elbow disability and left hand disability is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The claims will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Board denied the claim of entitlement to additional benefits based on the Veteran’s helpless child's need for aid and attendance as it is not provided for under applicable law.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for myelodysplastic syndrome, finding insufficient evidence to support a link between his condition and herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's pleomorphic sarcoma, right upper extremity is being remanded for further development and a medical opinion to determine if it is related to service exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran's service connection claim for mouth trauma/injury is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for a dental condition (wisdom tooth extraction #32) and an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, but granted service connection for a trigeminal nerve injury.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a fallopian tube disability, finding that there is no current diagnosis of such condition and that any in-service symptoms were acute and resolved without residual effects.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service in the Army National Guard of Puerto Rico is not considered Federal service due to lack of evidence showing he had qualifying active military service during a specific period. The case is being remanded for further clarification and review of his service records.

The Board has denied service connection for a low sperm count disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for a bilateral lower extremity neurologic condition.