Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for reinstatement of nonservice-connected pension benefits due to excessive income, ruling that termination on January 1, 2010 was proper.

The Veteran's residuals of umbilical hernia and diastasis recti surgery have been rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to lack of indication for a supporting belt.

The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder due to mustard gas exposure as there was no in-service diagnosis of the condition and no evidence of mustard gas exposure. The Veteran's duodenal ulcer, diagnosed after discharge, did not meet the criteria for direct service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnosed residuals of a broken nose and has never had one during or recent to the filing of his claim. Therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lung disorder, finding that there is no current disability and insufficient evidence to establish a link between the Veteran's in-service exposure and his current condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further development and consideration of his TDIU claim. His other specified trauma and stressor related disorder is rated at 50 percent, but he is unable to work due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, finding that the Veteran was exposed to cancer causing chemicals during his military service and this exposure is causally related to his current condition. The issue of an increased rating for lumbosacral strain was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board has denied the claim for service connection for Graves’ disease as there is no evidence linking it to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's iritis disability requires further examination and evaluation due to conflicting information regarding visual field defects, as well as changes in regulations concerning incapacitating episodes. The case is being remanded for a new VA examination.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for basal cell carcinoma, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected nasal fracture disability is not rated higher than noncompensable as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 6502.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development of records, including treatment from University of Utah Redwood Health Center and VA. The Veteran is invited to provide any relevant information regarding emergent nature of the treatment.

The Veteran's mild chronic leukopenia, right submandibular gland (claimed as cardiovascular disorder), and sleep disturbances were denied service connection. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities or causal connections to active duty.,Joint pain was remanded for further review.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an enlarged prostate, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's right and left foot bone spurs were granted service connection. The issues of service connection for a left ankle disorder and a left knee disorder are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's atrial fibrillation is currently rated at the maximum of 30 percent, and there is no evidence to support a higher rating.

The Board granted an effective date of September [REDACTED], 2017, for the award of an apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits to the appellant. The appeal was denied for entitlement to an apportionment of the Veteran’s VA compensation benefits on behalf of S.S.R., S.R.R., and S.M.R.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for shingles abdominal was denied as he did not meet the criteria for a current disability.,The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of PTSD to more than 30 percent was also denied due to lack of consistent symptoms.

The Veteran seeks an earlier effective date for service connection of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, but the Board finds that no such claim was filed prior to January 24, 2020.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that there is a correctable error in the amount of overpayment for Chapter 31 subsistence benefits and requires further action to identify the exact amount and period of overpayment.