Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to June 2, 2018, as his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his right hand and thumb fracture was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran before any decision could be made.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's back disability, including whether any congenital conditions clearly and unmistakably pre-existed service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, asking the regional office to discontinue further development actions associated with the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's FSHD, finding that his symptoms manifested during service and resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The overpayment of VA compensation benefits was properly created due to a change in marital status. The Veteran's request for waiver of the overpayment was granted as recovery would be against equity and good conscience.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking his death to active service or any incident of service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives regarding the effect of the Veteran's medications on employment. Another VA medical opinion is needed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for rectal cancer, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or exposure to ionizing radiation. The preponderance of the evidence did not support a grant of service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for tremor of the right and left hands, as well as his TDIU claim prior to December 22, 2011, are being remanded due to deficiencies in the previous Board decision. Additionally, a SMC based on need for aid and attendance is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for an addendum VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's cause of death. The appeal is still pending as it pertains to service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed rib injury and its relationship to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for dermatophytosis of the hands and face was denied, as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The claim for TDIU was also denied due to lack of evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cardiovascular disorder, finding that there was no direct evidence linking the condition to his military service. The Board also found no evidence of herbicide exposure during service and thus could not grant service connection based on presumptive exposure. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's request for a waiver of the recovery of an overpayment of VRAP education benefits in the amount of $1,098.67 was timely filed and is being remanded to the Committee on Waivers and Compromises (COWC) for further review.

The Veteran's anemia is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has found no evidence to warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran's restless leg syndrome of the right and left lower extremities is currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board denied the appellant's request to extend the delimiting date for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits beyond May [REDACTED], 2020, as she did not meet any of the exceptions under VA regulations.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the adjustment of VA disability compensation based on drill pay for FY 2017 was dismissed because a proper Notice of Disagreement was not submitted.

The Veteran's intermittent left eye monocular esotropia and nystagmus are remanded for further examination. The need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities is also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic respiratory disorder, finding that the current diagnosis was not related to service and there is no evidence of herbicide exposure. The Veteran's lay statements were considered but given less weight than clinical findings.