Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board has determined that the matter is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues and remands both claims of increased apportionment of VA compensation benefits on behalf of the Veteran's daughter, S.G., and an earlier effective date.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development regarding service connection for a heart condition, specifically atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and surgical repair of type A dissection. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service in Vietnam is under review, as well as his exposure to black oil and/or jet fuels (JP5 and JP8) or asbestos.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, as well as an additional VA medical opinion is needed. The appellant contends that VA failed to diagnose and treat her husband's vitamin B12 deficiency, which led to permanent damage of his cells/nerves and caused or aggravated his dementia, leading to his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin condition and joint disability due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran will need to undergo VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board found that the character of the Appellant's discharge was not dishonorable, thus not a bar to VA benefits. The issue is referred back for further adjudication.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to February 7, 2008 for service connection of a right hand disability was denied as there is no evidence that the Veteran filed a formal or informal claim before this date.

The Board denied the Veteran's son's claim for recognition as a 'helpless child' due to insufficient evidence showing permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining age 18, based on his respiratory and mental disabilities.

The appeal for TDIU benefits is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, specifically other specified trauma and stress related disorder, is found to be related to his service in the military. The Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his employment as a clerk does not constitute marginal employment and thus he is not unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) during his hearing before the Board.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left eye dry eye syndrome was not caused by service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected venous insufficiency of the left and right lower extremities are granted at a 40 percent disability rating, effective February 17, 2012.

The Board has previously remanded the issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to August 14, 2017. The Veteran's claim is now being referred for extraschedular consideration due to the lack of an adequate medical opinion regarding his functional impairment and employment capacity.

The Veteran died at a non-VA facility and did not meet the criteria for nonservice-connected burial benefits as she was not in receipt of VA compensation or pension, nor had any pending claims. The Board denied the claim.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for disorders affecting both lower extremities due to inadequate examination and failure to address previous medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for nerve damage to the left forearm and hand pain, as well as service connection for thrombophlebitis of the left arm.,Service connection was also denied for nerve damage to the left foot, left leg, neck, shoulder, and low back.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding no evidence that his arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease was related to his military service or any service-connected disability.