Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Veteran's service-connected restrictive lung disease was evaluated at a 30 percent rating since May 5, 2009. The Board denied an increased rating as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and autoimmune hemolytic anemia due to incomplete development of the record, including failure to obtain inpatient or outpatient clinical records during service. The Veteran is also directed to provide any private treatment records related to his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal of the creation of an overpayment due to removal of his spouse as a dependent was dismissed because the NOD was not timely filed within one year of the decision letter.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's diagnosed abdominal aortic aneurysm and pulmonary vascular disease are related to herbicide agent exposure in service, as well as for any other relevant issues.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's motion for revision of a decision based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) because the motion did not meet the required pleading standards.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete examination reports and a need for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection of right thigh muscle atrophy, finding no clear and unmistakable error in the original denial. The Veteran's claim was reopened on June 7, 2018.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) based on a claim of entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death or pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1318, finding that there was no evidence linking the causes of death to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's colon cancer and whether it is related to service or hazardous chemical exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating due to unclear relationship between his current diagnoses of right foot conditions and his service-connected right great toe fracture, as well as insufficient development regarding bilateral shoulder and hand arthritis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a spinal disorder, including conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine. The remand is due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran’s condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to determine if he has insomnia separate from his UARS, and whether his fatty liver with thrombocytopenia is caused or aggravated by the medications he takes for his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral eye disorder, atrial fibrillation, and pulmonary disability as the evidence did not show a link between these conditions and military service.

The Board has granted the Appellant's request to have her VA Form 9 (Substantive Appeal) accepted as timely filed, thus reinstating her appeal and allowing her to proceed with a Travel Board hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with depressed mood is rated at 70 percent for the entire period on appeal, which grants a higher rating than previously assigned.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for accrued benefits as it was not received within one year of the Veteran's death. The appeal is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case to determine if the Veteran actually violated a condition of his probation, which resulted in the warrant issued in July 1998 and led to his designation as a fugitive felon. The decision on whether he violated a condition is pending.

The Veteran's narcolepsy with cataplexy is characterized by an average of at least seven episodes occurring weekly, and the Board has granted a 40% rating for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left hip degenerative joint disease are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected multiple small-bowel resections and hemicolectomy with peritoneal adhesions, status post ileocolostomy for multiple abdominal gunshot wounds have worsened. The Board finds a remand is required to obtain updated treatment records and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination.