Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claims for cancerous colon polyps and esophageal Zenker's diverticulum have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.,There is no direct service connection established, but the presumptive exposure basis at Camp Lejeune (burn pit) has not been ruled out.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether ALS existed prior to service and was aggravated by service. The Veteran's private medical records are needed, as well as a new opinion from a neurologist.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the claim for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is denied due to lack of a qualifying period of total disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral bicep condition, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his active duty service.

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

The Board denied the appellant's request for accrued benefits in excess of $2,226.00 due to her not being eligible as a child and because there were no additional accrued benefits available for reimbursement.

The Board dismissed the claim for special monthly pension (SMP) benefits based on the need for aid and attendance as it was determined that the Veteran's medical expenses reduced his income under the maximum annual pension rate, making the claim moot.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to obtain VA treatment records from Alliance Family Practice, which the Veteran identified during a previous hearing. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for nose bleeds, stomach pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, and sleep deprivation have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The cases are remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claim due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's pseudomonas infection and related surgeries. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional records, provide another opportunity for the Veteran to submit evidence, and seek an addendum opinion from a specialist.

The Board denied the appellant's request to be a substitute party due to her request being submitted more than one year after the death of her mother, who was originally seeking accrued benefits. The appellant did not meet the eligibility criteria for substitution as she is not considered a child under VA regulations.

The Veteran's heart disability was rated at 30 percent from July 1, 2008 to December 18, 2014. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating during this period.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with previous orders and a need for additional medical opinions regarding the cause of death. The appeal is not about service connection, but rather DIC and cause of death.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA survivor's pension benefits because her income exceeded the applicable maximum annual pension rates.

The Board has determined that the matter is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues and remands it back for compliance with contested claims procedures.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for deviated nasal septum has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The Board is remanding the case for further action, including obtaining an opinion on whether the current condition is related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete documentation and unclear overpayment calculations. The appellant's remarriage status, address changes, and request for waiver of indebtedness need further clarification.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is related to service, including congenital or superimposed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a penile wall tear, including dysuria and mental health symptoms, is granted. The claims for increased ratings for patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right knee, lateral collateral ligament sprain of the right ankle, and left middle finger mallet deformity are remanded. The claim for TDIU is also remanded.

The Veteran's right hand disabilities have worsened, and a new examination is needed to determine the current severity of his ring and little finger disabilities.