Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate development and the need for an adequate medical opinion. The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral ulnar nerve disability is being returned for further action.

The Veteran's prostatitis and fatigue have been granted service connection. The Board has ordered additional examinations for the remaining issues, including right hip, knee, ankle, and lumbosacral strain.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a disability of the eyes, including cataracts. The Board found that there was no evidence linking any current eye disabilities to service or in-service radiation exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active duty. The case of PTSD rating is remanded as the Veteran reported worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than unspecified anxiety disorder (including alcohol use disorder and cannabis use disorder), initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee patellofemoral syndrome (PFS) based on limitation of flexion, initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee patellofemoral syndrome (PFS) based on instability, and a rating in excess of 10 percent disabling for a chronic left ankle strain prior to June 13, 2015 are remanded due to inadequate examinations. The Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent disabling for a chronic left ankle strain from June 13, 2015 are also remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeal for entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) because a separate decision under the Legacy system has already granted this claim.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for death pension benefits because her countable income exceeded the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR).

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his other specified trauma-stressor-related disorder is being remanded due to a failure to obtain a new examination following the submission of additional treatment records indicating worsening symptoms.

The Board found that the calculation for the Veteran's nonservice-connected disability pension benefits for calendar year 2019 was proper and denied his appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for vitiligo, finding that the Veteran's current condition had its onset during active duty. Service connection was denied for a left arm disability secondary to his service-connected shoulder disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of relevant evidence and decision details, including VA medical records and treatment at TMC.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of relevant evidence and decision details, including VA medical records and treatment at TMC.

The appeal for terminating the Veteran's nonservice-connected pension benefits is dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate this matter as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for exclusion of his child's income from countable income for pension purposes is being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Board needs to conduct further development, including notifying the Veteran and obtaining necessary financial information.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of relevant evidence and decision details, including VA medical records and treatment at TMC.

The Board dismissed the claim for reimbursement of non-VA medical services because advance authorization was needed but not obtained, and this denial was issued in error as previously authorized by Syracuse VAMC.

The Board dismissed the appeal of SMC based on aid and attendance and housebound status as it is not an initial decision under the AMA, and thus does not have jurisdiction over this issue.

The Veteran's remains were unclaimed, and the funeral home incurred $712.50 in transportation expenses for his burial in a national cemetery. The Board granted reimbursement of these expenses.

The Board has granted an extension of the delimiting date for Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits to December 13, 2019, but no later.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bruxism is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and supplemental opinion.