Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected chronic musculoskeletal pain syndrome with fatigue was denied. The Veteran received a 40% rating effective July 19, 2019.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and explanation regarding the validity of an overpayment and the calculation of a waiver of recovery. The Veteran's appeal is related to compensation benefits from December 27, 2001 to December 6, 2010 during which he was deemed a fugitive felon.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining a substantially gainful occupation, thus the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pancreatitis is being remanded due to the inadequacy of the previous VA examination and the need for a new one with appropriate expertise.

The Board has remanded the case due to a procedural error where documents were sent to an incorrect address. The Appellant is given another opportunity to submit necessary forms and provide her with proper notification of the Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability manifested by nasal damage or chronic nose bleeds, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's peripheral insufficiency of the bilateral lower extremities is caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities of the right and left foot.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's additional disabilities are a result of VA treatment from March 2009. The case will be returned for further examination and evaluation.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence to verify the Veteran's service in the Army Reserves, and thus remands the case for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a tongue disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury and that the preponderance of the evidence did not support a nexus between any present condition and service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the relationship between night sweats and service-connected psychiatric conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to re-issue a retroactive payment of $21,622 due to the expiration of the statute of limitations and the lack of evidence supporting the Veteran's claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a prostate disability, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or herbicide exposure. The Board considered VA medical opinions and the Veteran's lay assertions but concluded that the negative evidence outweighed the positive.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including painful flexion and instability, is currently rated at 20% each. The Board has remanded the issues for additional development.

The Veteran's back disability, including disc herniation and stenosis of L5-S1, is related to his service-connected right ankle disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for a new medical opinion regarding any eye disabilities present since July 1975, including consideration of the Veteran's in-service complaints and age at onset.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of testicular cancer and tumors due to ionizing radiation exposure. The RO must verify the Veteran's reported exposure to ionizing radiation, obtain a dose estimate from the Under Secretary for Health, and schedule new examinations.

The Board has found that additional evidence needs to be considered before a decision can be made on the Veteran's TDIU claim. The case is being sent back for further review.

The Veteran's son, J.F., is being considered for recognition as a 'helpless child' due to permanent incapacity for self-support prior to reaching age 18. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Board has determined that the reduction and termination of the Veteran's nonservice-connected pension benefits, effective December 1, 2006, was proper due to his receipt of unreported SSA income.