Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral foot digit onychomycosis was denied as the condition affects less than five percent of his total body area and exposed areas, requiring no more than topical therapy during the past 12 months.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the prior February 2018 remand directives and, therefore, adjudication of these claims must be delayed. The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is being remanded due to a lack of an addendum opinion from a different examiner than who conducted the previous examinations.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a compensable degree of limitation of motion in his thumb, index, or long fingers, and no ankylosis. Therefore, compensable ratings for right hand numbness and left hand numbness are denied.

The Veteran's bladder-ureter cancer is related to herbicide agent exposure during service, and the claim for service connection is granted.,The cause of the Veteran's death (gastrointestinal hemorrhage with metastatic bladder carcinoma and acute renal failure) is considered secondary to his bladder-ureter cancer.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's current bilateral lower extremity disorders, including PVD. The Veteran served in Korea where he was exposed to extreme cold temperatures during his service.

The Board found that the overpayment of $15,946.48 was properly created due to the Veteran's failure to notify VA of his marital changes and subsequent divorce.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of recent VA treatment records and to verify if the Veteran participated in Air Assault Training at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The claim for service connection will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an additional medical opinion regarding the effective date of SMC based on loss of use of the right lower extremity. The Veteran had service-connected disabilities related to his hips and legs, but the specific issues are about determining when he lost sufficient function in his right leg to warrant SMC.

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, as there was no recent examination and the Veteran requested one at his home location.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's soft tissue sarcoma is related to service, including Agent Orange exposure. The claim will be reviewed with a new VA examination.

Your appeal of medical reimbursement for back surgery has been dismissed as the claim was granted in full prior to your appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep disordered breathing, finding that the Veteran's symptoms had their onset during his military service and are related to his time in active duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during his service in Vietnam, and for further development of his service connection claim.

The Veteran's claim for unreimbursed medical expenses for the years 2012 and 2013 was denied because he did not file his claim within the required deadlines.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for VA educational assistance benefits under the VRAP program because Medaille College, where he received his degree in Business Administration, is considered a community college or technical school by the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The decision does not involve service connection.

The Veteran's request for a waiver of an overpayment of VA additional compensation benefits was timely filed, and the issue is now remanded for further adjudication.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and further investigation into the Veteran's skin condition, including potential herbicide agent exposure during service. The claim will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.