Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal link between his death from gastric cancer and any service-connected disability or exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's esophageal cancer, particularly in light of a possible link between his service-connected type II diabetes and his cancer.

The Board has granted service connection for an upper and lower respiratory disorder, finding that it is related to the Veteran's service-connected fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a groin injury and dismissed his TDIU claim as moot due to his already established 100% disability rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to a February 2004 dental procedure is denied.,The claims of service connection for right leg and right foot disorders, both secondary to back conditions, are dismissed as moot due to the grant of service connection in a previous rating decision.

The Veteran's request for increased ratings for residuals of a fracture of the left calcaneus prior to March 1, 2018 and from March 1, 2018 was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings under DC 5284.

The Board has decided that additional development is needed to determine the Veteran's entitlement to payment or reimbursement for medical services received at Memorial Hospital of Gardena from October 3, 2007, to October 7, 2007. The claim will be remanded for further action.

The Board has remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) as there is conflicting evidence regarding the Veteran's employment status during the period of consideration. The Veteran was advised to provide updated information about his employment history, and he has not responded within the required timeframe.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his right wrist disability was denied as the condition is primarily manifested by subjective complaints without evidence of ankylosis.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of overpayment of VA nonservice-connected pension, finding that he acted in bad faith and committed misrepresentation.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). As such, the Board has dismissed this case.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neurobehavioral condition, finding that his symptoms began many years after active duty and were not caused by exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board dismissed the appeal for additional dependency compensation for J.R. as the appellant requested a withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board denied service connection for a subarachnoid hemorrhage (brain aneurysm) and its residuals, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy and deterioration of the brain. The Veteran's claim was based on direct evidence rather than presumptive exposure or secondary to another condition.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder, other than lipomas, finding no evidence of in-service incurrence or association with service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for any class of eligibility for VA outpatient dental treatment, and his appeal is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cause of death due to multiple myeloma, which is considered a direct result of his active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a stroke, including as secondary to his service-connected anxiety disorder with PTSD. The evidence did not support a finding that the stroke was caused or aggravated by active duty service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's appeal to recognize Z.G. as a 'helpless child' due to his permanent incapacity for self-support prior to reaching age 18, based on psychological symptoms.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claim for a jaw disorder, to include TMJ, should be remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his condition.