Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic condition and noting that his symptoms are subjective only. The Board also noted that there was no medical evidence to show the Veteran had any chronic cough or colds since separation from service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for anosmia, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his military service and his current condition.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's employment status and service-connected disabilities. The RO is instructed to provide appropriate notice, obtain missing records, and schedule an examination for a comprehensive evaluation of her ability to work.

The Veteran's right eye disorder was granted service connection as a direct result of an in-service injury, but the evidence did not support a nexus between his current condition and service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's balance disorder and addressing whether it is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a dental disorder, including gum disease and jaw clicking, due to incomplete examination in October 2020. The examiner did not address whether the condition is related to service or if the missing teeth are due to trauma.

The Veteran's spouse was awarded additional compensation effective March [REDACTED], 2011, and the son's compensation award was reinstated on April 1, 2011. The appeal for an earlier effective date is denied.,There was a mistake in removing the Veteran's son from his compensation award from January 1, 2009 to April 1, 2011, and he has been reinstated.

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

The Board denied service connection for low potassium as it was determined to be a laboratory finding and not a diagnosed disability, thus failing the first element of service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient development and need for further medical opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's right ilioinguinal neuralgia and a possible separate rating for a genitofemoral neuralgia.

The Board has denied a higher rating for the Veteran's left fibula fracture and remanded the issue of a separate rating for his left knee disability. The case is now back with the Board for further review.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's request for waiver of overpayment was timely filed due to a delay in notification. The validity of the debt creation is now pending and will be remanded for further consideration.

The Veteran's Crohn’s disease is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted. Additionally, the issue of TDIU from August 10, 2015 remains pending as it could significantly impact the outcome of the increased rating claim.

The Board has decided that the creation of the debt and denial of the waiver of recovery need to be reconsidered based on new evidence.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for Special Monthly Pension (SMP) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to lack of evidence showing entitlement prior to October 13, 2015.

The Veteran's right fifth metacarpal disability is manifested by pain, spasms, numbness, cramps, fatigue, and reduced grip strength. The Board denied a compensable rating for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for cognitive disorder, finding that an additional VA medical opinion is needed to determine if his cognitive disorder is related to a service-connected disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a present disability and insufficient causal relationship to military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increase in his 10 percent rating for postoperative residuals of a torn anterior cruciate ligament and a torn lateral meniscus of the right knee is remanded due to inadequate VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral vision loss is being remanded due to the failure of the Veteran to report for a scheduled VA examination. The Board also notes that additional VA treatment records need to be obtained and another VA examination should be scheduled.