Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot fracture, finding that there is no current evidence of such a condition and that it is not related to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a prostate condition and loss of creative organ were denied as the evidence did not establish that these conditions began during service or are otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board found that the appellant was not entitled to a monthly housing allowance for the period from May 16, 2016, to June 22, 2016, and thus the overpayment of $965.70 was properly created.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical examination, and a new VA examination is needed to determine if TMJ dysfunction is related to service.

The Veteran's nyctalopia is rated at 10 percent, and the Board found no evidence of visual impairment or disfigurement related to this condition. Therefore, a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's previously denied claim of service connection for a gastrointestinal disability is reopened due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for additional development, including obtaining the Veteran’s complete service treatment records and scheduling an examination to determine the nature and etiology of any gastrointestinal disability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right foot conditions due to additional evidentiary development being necessary.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to issues related to retroactive reductions in compensation benefits and overpayment of benefits. The Veteran's right calf disability claim is also being considered, but service connection will be decided on its merits.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's current right-side hernia and its relation to in-service events. The claim will be reconsidered after obtaining an addendum opinion from a medical professional.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right arm condition, including arthritis, finding that there was no evidence of chronic in-service symptoms or continuity of symptomatology after service. The Board also found that there was insufficient medical evidence to establish a nexus between the current right arm condition and active duty service.

The Veteran's thoracic spine disability has worsened since his last VA examination, and a new examination is needed to assess the current severity of the condition. The examiner should also identify any associated neurologic impairments due to the thoracic spine disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a respiratory disability, finding no competent medical evidence of a diagnosed chronic respiratory disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's neurological disorders, specifically Parkinson’s disease and peripheral neuropathy. Additional development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, specifically whether it is secondary to his service-connected right clavicle disability. The VA will obtain updated medical records and seek information from SSA.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's request for a waiver of overpayment of VA pension benefits created prior to March 12, 2012 due to incomplete development and notification. The AOJ is instructed to consider the Veteran's completed VA Form 5655 dated September 6, 2019 and verify his income levels from 2008 to 2012.

The Veteran's service-connected unspecified sleep-wake disorder is rated as noncompensable due to its symptoms not interfering with occupational and social functioning or requiring continuous medication.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new medical opinion regarding the Veteran's Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) and whether it required aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to overpayment of disability compensation benefits and timeliness of a request for waiver. The creation of the debt is under review, as well as the issue regarding when the Veteran submitted his notice of disagreement.

The Board denied service connection for lung disease, including as due to herbicide exposure, finding that the Veteran's interstitial lung disease was not related to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's request to reopen the claim of service connection for a herniated nucleus pulposus, L4-5, is denied. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for a left lower extremity disability due to outstanding medical questions.