Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Veteran's appeal to terminate the apportionment of his VA disability compensation benefits is granted because he reasonably discharges his duty of support for the minor children and A.G. has sufficient income to avoid hardship.

The Board denied service connection for a right hip disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service. The claim was also denied for a dental disorder (residuals of dental surgery) for outpatient treatment purposes due to lack of evidence showing compensable dental conditions.,Service connection was denied for both the right hip disorder and the dental disorder (residuals of dental surgery).

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities needs further development and is therefore remanded.

The Board has found the VA medical opinions inadequate and remanded for further clarification. The claims are also inextricably intertwined with other issues, including SMC based on need of aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound.

The Veteran's initial ratings for PAD of the right and left extremities were granted, with a rating of 40 percent each prior to November 18, 2011. Ratings above 40 percent are denied from that date forward.

The Board has remanded the claim for a compensable rating for recurrent ulcer and cellulitis of the right lower extremity due to additional evidentiary development, including an addendum medical opinion regarding topical corticosteroid medications used by the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on his spouse needing aid and attendance, finding that there was no evidence showing she required regular aid and assistance due to her disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current bilateral foot condition, which is presumed to be related to service.

The Veteran's lung cancer residuals, left upper lobe lobectomy disability manifested in malignant neoplasms from June 10, 2014. The Board granted a 100 percent rating for the Veteran's cancer residuals, left upper lobe lobectomy.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for hernia and vocational rehabilitation problems, as well as his claim for an earlier effective date for a 100% increased disability rating for major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's right leg thrombophlebitis is rated at 60 percent from August 30, 2019. Service connection for left leg thrombophlebitis secondary to the right leg has been granted. The claim of TDIU remains pending.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and the need for a VA medical opinion regarding whether VA care caused or aggravated the Veteran's disability resulting in his death.

The Board has found that a remand is necessary to ensure due process and a complete record, as the July 2015 VA examination was inadequate. A new VA examination is required to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral foot condition, including a heel condition.

The Board has remanded the claim for an adequate VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected left hip condition, as the previous examination was inadequate.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's inguinal hernia. The Veteran contends that he developed the condition from heavy lifting in service, but the VA examiner found no proximal cause relationship based on the lack of documentation.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's left hip disorder is caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, including bilateral knee disorders and lumbar spine disorder.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining a medical opinion on whether the Veteran's oropharyngeal cancer was at least as likely as not due to his exposure to herbicide agents. The SMC-AA case is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer is granted, and the cause of death due to colon cancer is also granted. The Board found that exposure to herbicides did not provide presumptive service connection but still determined there was a link between the Veteran's condition and his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of a bilateral eye condition, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.