Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for the service-connected sacroiliac strain has been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal in October 2021.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a retrospective medical opinion regarding the possible relationship of the Veteran's earlier respiratory, pulmonary and/or any other related disease with his active duty service or any in-service disease. The appellant is seeking service connection for cause of death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient consideration of certain medical evidence in a previous VA opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation and extraschedular rating for hammertoes on both feet, as well as for an effective date earlier than April 14, 1992 for service connection of these disabilities. The Veteran is also being referred to VA's Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board denied the reduction of VA disability compensation benefits due to concurrent receipt of military service drill pay for a period of 59 days in FY 2016, finding that the RO appropriately withheld the Veteran's VA compensation benefits and that the reduction was proper.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of proper notification and scheduling for a VA Aid and Attendance examination, which is necessary to determine if the Veteran requires higher levels of care.

The Veteran's overpayment of VA compensation benefits is being remanded due to a procedural defect in the issuance of a statement of the case regarding the waiver appeal.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions and private treatment records related to the Veteran's cause of death, including his coronary artery disease (CAD).

The Board has found that an April 2021 opinion failed to address the Veteran's primary theory of entitlement, namely that his PTS was caused by immunizations in service. The case is being remanded for another addendum advisory medical opinion.

The Veteran's left hip pain is not attributed to a service-connected condition, and his disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 5252.

The appellant's spouse did not serve during a period of war recognized by VA, thus failing to meet the eligibility criteria for death pension benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hip disorder was previously denied in May 2014. The Board has now reopened the claim due to new and material evidence, but the case is still pending as it needs further examination regarding secondary service connection.

The Veteran's stepson D.M. was found to be permanently incapable of self-support due to a mental defect before reaching the age of 18, and his appeal for dependent pay is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a challenge regarding the creation of an overpayment. The Veteran needs to provide evidence and arguments on whether the overpayment was properly created.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a genitourinary disorder, finding that the appellant did not develop an additional disability resulting from VA medical care and treatment in June 2012.

The Board denied the appellant's claim to be recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse for death pension purposes due to her remarriage after the Veteran's death and the subsequent end of her second marriage.

The Veteran's left eye condition, including dry eye syndrome, is being remanded for further development due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding causation. The right eye corneal abrasion has already been service connected.

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for an eye disability and a respiratory disability due to unclear medical opinions regarding ionizing radiation exposure, asbestos exposure, or secondary conditions. The Veteran's hypertension is also being considered in relation to these disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development regarding the Veteran's claimed stressors and assault in boot camp, as well as the lack of verification for his time spent at Nam Phang (Rose Garden) in Thailand. The Veteran is also seeking service connection for schizoaffective disorder and mood disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and an addendum medical opinion regarding the Veteran's use of pain medication.