Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board has determined that the Veteran's frequent urination was not incurred in service, caused by or aggravated by a service-connected disability, and is not related to herbicide exposure. The claim for service connection for frequent urination is therefore denied.

The Veteran's left femoral nerve palsy, resulting from a prostatectomy in August 2009, is considered an additional disability caused by VA medical treatment and not due to negligence. The Board granted compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's Raynaud's Syndrome is related to his service, particularly in cold weather areas.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate medical opinions and confusion regarding the Appellant's claims. The Veteran died of end stage liver disease, which may have been caused or aggravated by his service-connected schizophrenia.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability, characterized by impingement syndrome, was found to not warrant a higher than 20 percent rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lung condition, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and no link to asbestos exposure. The decision also noted that the Veteran did not provide information regarding his claimed asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Board dismissed the appeals for rating in excess of 10 percent for ring and pinky finger degenerative joint disease (DJD), residuals of healed right hand fracture, and long finger DJD, residuals of healed right hand fracture due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's rectal cancer was not incurred during service and is not related to his military service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The claim for service connection has been denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD aggravates his transient ischemic attacks (mini strokes).

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of his spouse, who was filing on his behalf.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's residuals of laryngeal cancer, which is presumed to be due to exposure to herbicide agents during his military service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The Board cannot proceed with the merits of the case as it is no longer in their jurisdiction.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran was stationed near the DMZ and exposed to herbicides in service, as requested by the Court.

The Board has determined that the overpayment from March 11, 2009 through May 18, 2014 was valid due to concurrent receipt of active service pay. However, the reduction in VA compensation benefits from May 19, 2014 through March 1, 2015 is invalid as it was not solely due to VA administrative error.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board has determined that the issues of service connection for a low back disability and posttraumatic stress disorder are intertwined with the resolution of whether the character of the appellant’s discharge from June 3, 1986 to September 18, 1992 constitutes a bar to VA benefits. The appeal is remanded due to insufficient records regarding the Veteran's discharge proceedings.

The Board has granted a 70 percent disability rating for mood disorder, effective the date of claim. The case is remanded for further development regarding other issues.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bruxism and an increased evaluation for traumatic urethral stricture, status post urethrotomy have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals through his authorized representative.