Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for TDIU, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as her service-connected hip disabilities do not render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cardiovascular disability, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by his military service and is not related to any of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of overpayment of VA compensation benefits was denied because it was not filed within the 180-day period allowed by law.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because they died during the pendency of their appeal, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at that time.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA death benefits and entitlement to one-time payment from the FVEC Fund, as her deceased husband did not have recognized service in the Philippine Commonwealth Army.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for left leg amputation, TDIU, and financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment, or adaptive equipment only due to procedural issues.

The Board has decided that a new examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal condition, which may be related to service or his service-connected left buttocks scar.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left leg vein circulation disorder, finding that there was no evidence of such condition during or within one year after service and concluding that it is not related to service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for insomnia disorder with chronic pain was denied, as the disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The TDIU claim was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for right hand status post fracture fifth metacarpal with right hand status partial fusion was denied as the current ratings do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU was also denied. The Board found that his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous remand instructions regarding service connection for a sleep disorder, including insomnia.

The Veteran's ear drum disability and hearing loss are remanded for further examination to determine if they began during service or are related to an incident of service, including grenade exercises. The Veteran's private medical records must also be obtained.

The Board has determined that the claim to reopen a claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for partial cranial nerve III palsy resulting in diplopia is remanded due to inadequate notice and due process, lack of VA examination, and need for additional records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hematuria (blood in urine) is not related to his military service or exposure to herbicide agents, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for gynecological disabilities, including changes in menstrual cycle, endometriosis, uterine polyps, and infertility, is remanded due to outstanding private treatment records from a private OB-GYN provider.

The Board has determined that the VA did not substantially comply with a previous remand directive and thus requires another remand to obtain an opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's lung condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the Veteran's exposure to radiation during service, including his CBR training and classification as a Hercules missile fire control crewman. The AOJ is instructed to forward all available records concerning the Veteran's exposure to radiation to the Under Secretary for Health for preparation of a dose estimate.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for cardiovascular disorder, hypertension, COPD, aneurysm, and esophageal disorder due to in-service asbestos exposure. The Veteran's service treatment records do not contain complaints or diagnoses of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudication, including a new VA examination to address the link between urinary tract infections and the Veteran's death. The DIC claim is also on hold due to the need for an SOC.