Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinus disability and atrial fibrillation, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his active duty service.

The Veteran requested a change in the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program, but withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's request for waiver of recovery of overpayment of VA nonservice-connected pension benefits in the amount of $7,704.00 was denied as untimely filed and there is no indication that recovery would be against equity and good conscience.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for further development, including obtaining a VA opinion on whether the Veteran's colon cancer is related to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents while stationed in Thailand.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and further development is needed.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations for stomach and colon problems, as well as the spine condition, were not conducted in accordance with previous remand instructions. The issues are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical records and need for additional opinions regarding asbestos exposure and its relation to the Veteran's cause of death.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to obtain a VA examination and opinion regarding if the Veteran's left hip disorder was caused or aggravated by his service-connected left knee tendonitis.

The Board denied service connection for colon cancer and a history of polyps due to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune, finding no current disability or causal relationship.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to assess whether the Veteran's lipomas are related to his military service, including exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed granulomata and its connection to service, specifically his exposure as an insulator in the Navy.

The Board has granted a 40 percent rating for bilateral keratoconus from March 16, 2017 to June 18, 2019. The appeal is remanded for further action on the increased ratings and TDIU issues.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral eye disability and residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as there is no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred on February 24, 2016 at Orange Park Medical Center are denied as the treatment was not for a condition of such severity that delay in seeking immediate medical attention would have been hazardous to life or health. VA facilities were feasibly available.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back strain was dismissed because the Veteran passed away during the appeal process.

The appeal for TDIU benefits prior to August 3, 2016 is dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and an examination, as previous opinions were not in substantial compliance with prior remands.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding the onset of the Veteran's right ear cyst during service.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of the Veteran’s death because there was no evidence linking any diagnosed conditions to his military service.

The Board has decided that the complete file for the claim on appeal cannot be located and that documentation pertinent to the appeal is not in the electronic record. The Veteran's file is missing records, including the original claim for the issue on appeal and VA treatment records. Therefore, it must be remanded in order for the AOJ to reconstruct the record and upload all documentation related to the appeal to the electronic claims file.