Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board has granted service connection for a skin disorder, finding that the Veteran's condition is related to his active duty service and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board dismissed the appeal of the overpayment waiver as the Veteran's request was granted in full, and there is no longer a justiciable controversy.

The Board denied the reduction in VA disability compensation for military drill pay due to an overpayment, finding that the Veteran was not legally entitled to receive concurrent benefits and that her knowledge of the error did not constitute sole administrative error.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient consideration of evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to toxic metals, which may be related to his prostate disability.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's right elbow disability, finding that his condition did not warrant such an increase based on the evidence provided.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there was no further allegation of error and the Committee had already granted the Veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits.

The Board has decided that additional development is required for the claim of entitlement to a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU). The Appellant's representative contends that VA did not fulfill its duty to assist in obtaining medical treatment records identified by the Appellant. The Board agrees and orders remand for further action.

The Board has not made a determination on the TDIU claim for accrued benefits purposes prior to October 12, 2004. The case is being remanded again due to non-compliance with previous directives.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in recalculation of a debt related to overpayment of VA pension benefits. The AOJ needs to perform a paid and due audit, recalculate the debt, and issue an SSOC.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to add his current spouse and child as dependents, effective May 1, 2016. The overpayment of compensation benefits is also confirmed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for loss of visual acuity as there is no evidence of a current eye disability other than hyperopia with astigmatism, which is considered a congenital defect and cannot be service connected. The Veteran did not have any eye injuries in service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for fatigue and pituitary tumor due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's current diagnoses are not supported by sufficient evidence, and further examination is needed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residual cold sensation from burns on both upper extremities, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability or a link between the claimed conditions and service.

The Veteran's left hip total arthroplasty from June 1, 2017 is rated at 70 percent. The right hip total arthroplasty from April 1, 2016 was denied as the Veteran did not exhibit painful motion or weakness requiring crutches.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's gait/balance disorder is aggravated by his service-connected conditions and/or medications. The issues of service connection for a gait/balance disorder and eligibility for specially adapted housing assistance are inextricably intertwined.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in the examination and further development of the claim. The Veteran's prostate condition is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus II, but whether it was caused or aggravated by this condition remains unclear.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for toe fungus, finding that there was no evidence of a causal link between her current condition and active military service.

The Veteran's service-connected right index finger, long finger, ring finger, and little finger arthritis are rated at the maximum schedular rating for limitation of motion.,The Veteran's service-connected right index finger, long finger, ring finger, and little finger arthritis do not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral perforated tympanic membrane is denied as he is already receiving the maximum rating.

The Board has ordered the VA to conduct a financial audit of the Veteran's account for the period from April 2001 through September 2012. The audit must identify each check issued, note whether it was reconciled or returned, include copies of the checks if possible, and clearly show how the $27,035.67 overpayment was calculated. If the debt is deemed valid, the Veteran should be notified about a Financial Status Report (FSR) to complete in relation to his waiver request.