Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for urothelial carcinoma, finding that his exposure to herbicide agents during service is presumed and likely caused his condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The Board dismissed the case as there were no allegations of errors in the determination.

The Veteran's pleural plaques did not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating as determined by VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The Veteran's effective date for a 10% rating for left foot hallux valgus, status post bunionectomy is set to September 17, 2016.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for adding his spouse A.Q. as a dependent, finding that December 2, 2019 was the earliest date upon which sufficient proof of marriage was provided.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for the issue of entitlement to a waiver of indebtedness for an overpayment in the amount of $14,073.60.

The Veteran's broken tooth in service is not considered a compensable dental disability for which he can receive VA compensation.

The Veteran's claim for individual unemployability is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The Board requires VA to obtain the Veteran’s Social Security Administration (SSA) records, which are presumed relevant given his service-connected disabilities and SSA disability benefits.

The Board dismissed the appeal because a proposed reduction in evaluation of service-connected basal cell cancer from 100 percent to 0 percent is not appealable.

The appellant requested to withdraw the appeal due to a subsequent decision resolving their disagreement, and thus there are no remaining issues for appellate consideration.

The Board granted the appeal, finding that the appellant's discharge under honorable conditions is binding on VA and not a bar to VA benefits.

The appellant withdrew the appeal for nonservice-connected pension benefits, and the Board dismissed it.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left elbow and left forearm conditions, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence of a nexus to service.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension was denied because his compensation benefits (TDIU) were greater than the maximum possible pension benefit, and he did not elect to receive the lesser benefit.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it did not have jurisdiction to address the issue of special monthly compensation based on housebound status, as the AOJ had not adjudicated this issue in the first instance.

The Veteran's appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for right eye cataract surgery has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the issue of recognizing F.M. as the Veteran's dependent spouse for VA purposes due to its inextricability with other pending claims.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for myositis due to insufficient evidence and a need for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for squamous cell carcinoma, finding that it is at least as likely as not caused by herbicide exposure during the Veteran's active duty in Vietnam.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for higher initial ratings for patella chondromalacia of the right knee, finding that her symptoms have manifested with painful motion but not with ankylosis or other severe limitations.