Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Veteran's on-the-job training program education benefits were granted starting from August 28, 2012. The Board denied an earlier effective date as the claim was filed one year after the start of his training.

The Board denied the veteran's spouse's claims for death benefits, DIC, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) due to a lack of service-connected disability at the time of the veteran's death.

The Board granted an extension of the appellant's delimiting date for DEA benefits, allowing her to use her benefits until November 13, 2015. The decision was based on VA delays in notifying the appellant and her family about service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an issue with receiving correspondence, specifically regarding a VA Form 21-4142 for medical providers who treated his right elbow since March 2012. The Veteran needs to provide updated information about his current address and any relevant private treatment records.

The Board dismissed the claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits as the appellant did not provide necessary information about her net worth and income within one year of being requested to do so.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a stomach disability and esophageal cancer, including as secondary to a stomach disability due to incomplete records from his Army Reserve service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for ulcerative colitis, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his military service. The Board also found that ulcerative colitis is not a presumptive disease under the provisions of the Persian Gulf Veterans' Act.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information about the Veteran's service in Vietnam. They need to obtain his personnel records and determine if he served on any ships within the 12 nautical mile territorial waters of Vietnam or otherwise served in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for tonsil disorder with residuals and respiratory disorder (including mild obstructive disease) due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for cerebrovascular disease and carotid artery disease, finding that these conditions are secondary to his service-connected ischemic heart disease.

The Board denied service connection for loss of veins in the left testicle and loss of use of the right testicle, as well as increased ratings for epididymitis, restless leg syndrome (right and left lower extremities), and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.,The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing that his conditions began during service or were related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral vascular disease of the right lower extremity, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between his current condition and either service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding medical records and a need for further development regarding the Veteran's colorectal cancer.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's myasthenia gravis, including whether it is related to service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete income verification matching for the years 2008-2014. The TDIU claim will be readjudicated based on all available evidence, including any extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's death was due to natural causes, with lymphoma as the primary condition. The Board denied additional accrued benefits because the appellant did not provide evidence of expenses related to the last illness or burial beyond what he had already been reimbursed.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to incomplete medical examination and the need for additional financial information regarding his employment.

The Board granted a rating of 60 percent for ileoanal anastomosis with rectal stricture from October 19, 2015. Prior to that date, the Veteran's condition was rated at 40 percent.

The Veteran's hyperopia with astigmatism and presbyopia, claimed as loss of vision, was not found to be related to service or secondary to meningitis.