Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and inextricably intertwined issues. The Veteran's left leg PVD increased rating claim is being reviewed, along with his right leg PVD and DVT claims.

Your initial claim for a higher rating for larynx cancer was denied in an October 2019 decision. The matter is dismissed as the appeal has already been decided.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in obtaining records and failing to assist with obtaining original source documents related to chemical exposure at the Dugway Proving Grounds.

The Board has granted service connection for voiding dysfunction as secondary to service-connected residuals of bladder cancer, and has remanded the issue of entitlement to TDIU due to service-connected disability (secondary to service-connected residuals of bladder cancer).

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records from Dr. L.A. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, including celiac disease, will be reconsidered after obtaining these records.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to acute myeloid leukemia, and the Board has ordered further medical development as part of this remand.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional correspondence and records related to an overpayment of pension benefits.

The Board has decided that the appellant's discharge from active duty service does not qualify him for loan guaranty benefits due to a lack of documentation, and thus the case is being sent back for further investigation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for vision problems, including as secondary to his service-connected hypertension. The evidence did not support a finding of causation between the Veteran's vision issues and his active duty service or any related conditions.

The Veteran's death was not caused by VA hospital care, medical or surgical treatment, resulting in a denial of DIC for the cause of his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's low back condition, including worker's compensation records and National Guard service treatment records. A VA examination is needed to assess the etiology of any current low back disability.

The Veteran's death from acute narcotism was not caused by VA carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill or error in judgment. The Board found no evidence that the Veteran’s death was proximately caused by an event not reasonably foreseeable.

The Veteran's death was not connected to his service, and the appellant is seeking reimbursement for transportation expenses. The claim is denied because the Veteran did not die while hospitalized by VA.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives regarding the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for additional disability, including Peyronie's disease and varicocele cyst, as result of VA left hernia repair surgery.

The Veteran's service-connected unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder is being remanded for further evaluation due to an increase in symptoms.

The Board has already granted the Veteran's claim for TDIU effective from December 7, 2015. The appeal is dismissed as there is no case or controversy regarding this issue.

The Board has determined that the current matter should be recharacterized and remanded to request additional evidence from the appellant regarding her eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits and whether a waiver of overpayment is warranted.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding the recoupment of the Veteran's drill pay as the appellant requested withdrawal.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected right little finger disability is remanded due to the need for updated medical examination and development of records.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings was denied, and a total disability rating based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was granted. The myofascial pain syndrome of the thoracolumbar spine received a 20 percent rating, while instability of both knees received separate 20 percent ratings.