Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Veteran's overpayment of VA compensation benefits is denied, but the case is remanded for consideration of a waiver of the debt incurred from when he married his current spouse onward.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and unclear jurisdiction, requiring further action by the AOJ.

The Board has restored service connection for panic disorder, finding that the original grant of service connection was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous.

The Veteran's right foot disability has been granted a 20 percent rating from March 5, 2020 forward. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximated a moderately severe disability.

The Veteran's mastoiditis resulted in chronic ear infections, including suppuration. The Board granted a higher 10 percent rating for the mastoiditis.

The Board has granted a general apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability benefits to the Appellant in the amount of the dependency allowance for the dependent child from the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits, on behalf of D.C. The decision is based on the Veteran not reasonably discharging his responsibility for support of the child and the lack of hardship to the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient notice provided by the AOJ regarding the basis for the denial of the claim and the need to provide additional evidence.

The appeal concerning payment for non-VA dental services provided to the Veteran on August 12, 2020 has been dismissed as the AOJ administratively reversed the denial and approved the episode of care for payment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding no medical nexus between his current schizoaffective disorder and active service.

The Board denied compensation for residuals of left eye surgery due to the lack of proximate cause by VA clinicians, and found no negligence or fault. The Veteran's condition was not caused by the cataract surgery.

The Veteran's appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for stroke and its residuals has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision can be made.

The Board has ordered a remand for the VA to provide an addendum medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder is related to any surgeries or failure to diagnose and treat his existing condition(s).

The Board denied service connection for a bladder disability, finding that there was no herbicide exposure during service and the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected stroke residuals are not found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's fatigue is attributed to other service-connected and non-service-connected conditions, including his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer residuals have been granted secondary service connection for radiation proctitis, radiation cystitis with hematuria, and a bladder neck contracture necessitating deep lateral TUIBNC, Foley catheter placement, and 'removal of bladder chips'.,An evaluation in excess of 60 percent for the Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer residuals is remanded.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's acinic cell parotid gland carcinoma may be related to his service exposure, but needs further clarification and evidence. The case is being remanded for a new examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and opinion regarding the Veteran's gynecological disorders other than menorrhagia, including whether they are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for hydronephrosis and abdominal scar associated with hydronephrosis is remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his mood disorder with depressive features associated with hydronephrosis is also remanded.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for plasmacytomas (also claimed as multiple myeloma). The Veteran's right hip condition, mild degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine with spondylosis, bilateral ankle condition, and diabetes mellitus are all remanded due to incomplete development related to exposure history and secondary service connection.