Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a hemangioma, finding that the preponderance of evidence is against the claim and that there is no nexus between the current diagnosis and his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for esophageal cancer, neck disorder, and right upper extremity disorder due to incomplete STRs and SPRs. The Veteran's exposure to asbestos during service is also being verified.

The Veteran's interstitial lung disease with pleural plaques has been rated at a 10 percent disability rating since December 4, 2015. The Board found that the Veteran is entitled to this rating for the entire appeal period. However, his OSA remains on remand as additional development is needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right hip disabilities, specifically DJD and avascular necrosis. The VA needs to provide a fully adequate medical opinion addressing these issues.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a left hip disability, finding that there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between his in-service complaints and current condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA efforts in obtaining relevant private treatment records and addressing the Veteran's theory of entitlement related to jet fuel exposure. The Veteran is also seeking service connection for his right tonsil squamous cell carcinoma, which may be secondary to herbicide, asbestos, or jet fuel exposures.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death and cannot proceed with the merits of the case.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of spider bites, other than loss of teeth, finding that there is no evidence to support a relationship between his current skin conditions and military service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death before a hearing could be held. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case as he died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for osteoporosis and complex regional pain syndrome, right hand is dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for non-service-connected pension benefits was denied because he failed to provide requested financial information, making it impossible for VA to determine his eligibility.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development regarding the appellant's claim of being recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse for VA benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for fainting problems, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence to establish a link between his in-service experiences and his current condition.

The Veteran's cancer is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his exposure to dioxin emissions during service, and a VA examination is needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to an incomplete medical examination, requiring further evaluation of the Veteran's TMJ disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to VA not obtaining SSA records related to a potential marriage between the appellant and the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's liver disability is not related to service, including exposure to herbicides and chemicals. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that his current liver cysts began during service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or illness.

The appellant withdrew her appeal regarding the payment of VA improved death pension benefits on and after April 1, 2013.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left foot arthritis, finding that there was no evidence of a relationship between his current condition and his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cataracts was denied in a February 2018 rating decision. The Board has jurisdiction to adjudicate this legacy appeal, but the case is remanded as no Statement of the Case (SOC) has been issued.