Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Veteran's service-connected panic disorder is rated at 70 percent from July 14, 2011 to August 7, 2012. The rating was granted by the Board after a previous denial of a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination regarding the relationship between the Veteran's allergies and his service, specifically whether they are related to herbicide exposure. The appeal is reopened on new evidence.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected condition, and the cause of death is being remanded for further review. Service connection for any pre-existing conditions is also being remanded.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of VA pension benefits prior to July 17, 2015 was valid. However, from July 17, 2015 onward, the overpayment is due to sole administrative error by VA.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's heart disorders, including atrial fibrillation. Additional development is needed to obtain updated clinical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran disputes the reduction of his VA disability compensation benefits to offset military drill pay for 53 days during FY 2011. The Board has decided to remand the case for a paid and due audit of the Veteran's compensation account for FY 2011.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right eye vision loss and potential increase in intraocular pressure during the surgeries.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral arterial disease of the bilateral lower extremities, finding that it is proximately due or aggravated by his service-connected ischemic heart disease. The issue of TDIU was also remanded.

The Veteran's cause of death is due to metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, which was caused by exposure to Agent Orange during service. Service connection for this condition is granted. However, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 due to lack of continuous total disability rating.

The Board dismissed the appeal as it is moot due to the Veteran's death, and no benefits are currently being paid.

The Veteran's urothelial carcinoma is granted as secondary to herbicide exposure, and his peripheral artery disease is remanded for further evaluation. The increased rating claim for coronary artery disease is also remanded due to the need for a METs exercise stress test.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous remand directives and insufficient consideration of the Veteran's reports regarding his vitiligo.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking the Veteran’s use of pain medication to his service-connected osteochondroma of left humerus to his cause of death from cerebrovascular disease.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination and opinion regarding residuals of a fractured nose, including vision impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the appellant's claimed service from 1971 to 1976. The Department of the Army needs to be contacted for further verification.

The Veteran's DJD of the left first MTP joint is rated at 30 percent, effective April 4, 2013. The Board found that this rating was appropriate as it approximated severe symptoms.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and a need for updated medical examination.

The Veteran's prostate problems are remanded for further examination and medical opinion to determine if they are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's pancreatic cancer, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his in-service exposure to herbicides. The decision resolves all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The appeal is dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death can be granted.