Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board has ordered a remand due to the failure of VA to comply with its previous instructions and obtain necessary medical records. The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is being reviewed again.

The Board denied service connection for an upper back cyst and denied a higher initial rating for PTSD. The Veteran's upper back cyst was not shown to have started in service or be related to his military service, while the PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board has granted an effective date of May 2, 2014 for the addition of the Veteran's spouse as her dependent to her VA disability compensation award.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC) addressing both the validity of the overpayment and whether a waiver is warranted. The Veteran must be provided with an SSOC that includes clear reasons and bases for all determinations.

The Veteran's loss of bilateral visual acuity is denied as it was not caused by VA treatment, and the Board found no evidence of negligence or malpractice on the part of VA.

The Veteran's claim for a permanent and total rating for purposes of establishing entitlement to VA non-service-connected disability pension benefits was granted.,The Veteran's claim for payment of VA non-service-connected disability pension benefits was granted for the period of March 10, 2011 to March 31, 2012.

The Veteran's appeal for increased rating and TDIU prior to June 14, 2018 is dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's left foot disability, characterized by a stress fracture of the third metatarsal bone, is currently rated at 10 percent and denied for an increased rating.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding service connection and evaluations for various conditions, including a thoracic spine disorder, left ankle degenerative joint disease, left shoulder labral tear, right shoulder disorder, and right knee disorder.

The Veteran's laryngeal cancer is granted as due to herbicide exposure during service at Ubon RTAFB.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sacroiliac joint dysfunction disability is at least as likely as not related to his active service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the Veteran passed away during the pendency of your appeal. The Board does not have jurisdiction to decide the merits of this case now.

The Veteran's service-connected dizziness and dysmetria result in recurrent falls requiring the aid of another person to protect from daily environmental hazards.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA medical professional regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed esophageal cancer.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for early onset Alzheimer’s disease and cause of death due to inadequate opinions regarding aggravation by head injuries sustained during active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma was dismissed as there is no remaining case or controversy.,Service connection for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to in-service radiation exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran currently suffers from residuals of an allergic reaction to poison ivy and/or poison oak, including any residual scars. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to determine this.

The Veteran's service-connected right foot DJD with hallux valgus and left foot hallux valgus have been granted initial 10 percent disability ratings effective October 30, 2012.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma and his active duty service, including any in-service sunburns. The RO is instructed to obtain relevant treatment records and provide an addendum opinion.