Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Veteran's service-connected interstitial lung disease prior to January 8, 2017 was not manifested by FVC less than 50 percent of predicted or DLCO (SB) less than 40 percent of predicted, thus the claim for an increased rating is denied.

The Veteran's diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is related to his service exposure to burn pits while deployed in Southwest Asia, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal due to his death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's residuals of stroke, finding that it is related to his service-connected coronary artery disease and hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for esophageal cancer, liver cancer, and the cause of death (esophageal cancer) due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service. The cancers are presumed to be related to this exposure.

The Board has determined that the matter is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues, and it is being remanded for further action.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA compensation benefits due to his discharge from active service under other than honorable conditions for willful and persistent misconduct involving drug use. The Board found that the appellant did not meet the regulatory bar for a discharge under dishonorable conditions, as there was no evidence of insanity at the time of the offenses.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating and TDIU are being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further development.

The Board has decided that more evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran can handle VA funds, and they have ordered additional records from an assisted living facility.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of updated financial information from both the appellant and the Veteran. The appellant's request for waiver of an overpayment of VA educational benefits is being reconsidered.

The Veteran's chronic UTI is granted with a 40% evaluation, and service connection for cystitis as secondary to her service-connected conditions is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of private emergency medical services is remanded due to the need for additional records and clarification regarding eligibility criteria.

The Board denied service connection for hyperlipidemia as it is not a disability eligible for VA compensation, and there is no evidence of current hyperlipidemia or related impairment.

The Veteran's left hand malunion spiral fractures are being remanded for further review, including consideration of whether an extraschedular rating is warranted due to significant functional impairment.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and there is no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents in Korea. Therefore, the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed due to his passing during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was granted a rating of 20 percent effective September 9, 2004, and increased to 40 percent effective December 10, 2019.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for an additional medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral shin splints are caused or aggravated by service-connected cold injury residuals.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination and incomplete military treatment records. The Veteran's endometriosis is being reviewed for possible service connection.

The overpayment of $7,827.94 due to duplication of payments and the waiver of $2,628.88 due to payment during periods of non-enrollment are both granted.