Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board found that the reduction of the rating for service-connected residuals of B cell lymphoma, to include anemia from 100 percent to zero percent, effective March 1, 2015 was proper.

The Veteran's death was caused by esophageal cancer, which is related to his period of active service. The claim for dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) under 1318 is dismissed as the cause of death has been established.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of residuals of a right clavicle injury, finding that any current right shoulder disability is not related to his military service and arthritis was not manifest within one year of discharge.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a disability rating and TDIU due to issues with his lumbar spine disability, including the need for additional medical opinions regarding the severity of his condition and whether it is related to service.

The Board has remanded the cases of cold injury and blood disorder due to missing service treatment records from the Veteran's active duty and ACDUTRA. Additional efforts are needed to obtain these records.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA treatment records from Drs. Brittain and Hurlbert, which are necessary for an updated medical opinion on whether military service aggravated the Veteran's cardiovascular issues.

The Board denied the appellant's appeal as she is not entitled to concurrent DIC benefits based on the service of two veterans due to her election to receive benefits from one veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability for treatment purposes, finding that the criteria were not met.

The Board denied service connection for leukemia, finding that the Veteran's condition is not related to exposure to contaminated water or pesticides in service.

The Board found that the appellant's discharge from service was under dishonorable conditions due to willful and persistent misconduct, thus denying his claim for VA compensation benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for further examination. The appellant asserts that the Veteran's malignant brain glioma was etiologically related to in-service herbicide exposure, specifically Agent Orange.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a transient ischemic attack (TIA) as it found that there were no current neurological residuals related to the TIA and concluded that the TIA itself was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's right hip arthritis limitation of extension is rated at 10 percent prior to November 15, 2019.,An evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the right hip arthritis limitation of extension from November 15, 2019 is denied.,The Veteran has been awarded a maximum rating (40%) for his right hip arthritis limitation of flexion.

The Veteran's death made the appeal for a special home adaptation grant moot, as this benefit is not considered a 'periodic monetary benefit' and was not granted before his death. The claim has been dismissed.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for a VA medical opinion regarding the cause of death and the unavailability of service records.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits because he did not have active service to qualify for VA benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for waiver of overpayment of Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) benefits, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and HIV, finding that his conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active duty.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to obtain an addendum medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran had a respiratory disability other than adenocarcinoma of the lung prior to May 19, 2011 due to asbestos exposure in service.

The Board denied the reduction of the appellant's non-service-connected pension benefits effective June 1, 2018 because the amount was already lower than what was warranted based on his income.