Other conditions decisions — 2020

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal, and thus the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board has denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death due to lack of evidence linking the Veteran's leukemia to his active service, including presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The preponderance of the evidence is against the claim.

The Veteran's mother was awarded an apportionment of the Veteran's benefits, but passed away before the decision could be implemented. The Appellant, as the sister and executor of her estate, is not entitled to accrued benefits or burial reimbursement.

The Veteran's prostate condition, including prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is remanded for further development to determine if it is related to his active service and exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has denied service connection for Rocky Mountain spotted fever due to lack of a current diagnosis. The issue of service connection for Lyme disease is remanded as there are symptoms consistent with the condition and exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has decided that the claim for dental treatment purposes is remanded due to a procedural issue, and the case should be referred to the appropriate VA Medical Center (VAMC) of the VHA to determine if the Veteran meets the basic eligibility requirements for dental treatment.

The Veteran's death from leukemia complications is granted as service connection for the cause of death is established due to presumed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral biceps tendon ruptures, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his military service due to heavy lifting.

The Veteran's chronic lymphocytic leukemia is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as other specified trauma or stressor-related disorder, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric impairment is at least as likely as not incurred in active service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for accrued benefits in excess of $6,330.89 due to her not meeting the definition of a 'child' and because C.B.'s expenses were paid by her estate.

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen her claim for service connection for cause of the Veteran’s death as new and material evidence was not submitted, and the evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma, specifically whether it is related to service or any confirmed exposure to radiation. The claim will be reconsidered after further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence and missing hospital records. They need to determine if type II diabetes caused or contributed to death, and whether the Veteran's death was caused by active service, a service-connected disability, or type II diabetes.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for dementia due to additional development being required, specifically obtaining an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's dementia was caused or aggravated by his service-connected post-concussive headaches.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal related to 1151 benefits for various injuries and disabilities. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as he did not submit evidence of his stepchildren Z.P. and J.P. within a year of their existence, thus the effective dates for additional compensation are denied.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran currently has any diagnosed leg disability and whether it is at least as likely as not related to service. The claims for ovarian cyst and vaginal condition have been denied.

The Board has decided that the claim for an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral cerumen impaction should be remanded due to new evidence being added to the claims file.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood is found to be causally related to his service, and the claim for service connection is granted. The compensable rating claims are remanded.