Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain medical evidence and determine the etiology of the Veteran's current basal cell carcinoma or residuals thereof, including his exposure to sun during service and established Agent Orange exposure.

The Board denied service connection for left hip disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of VA pension benefits in the amount of $22,209 is not valid due to sole administrative error by the RO. As a result, the appeal for waiver of recovery of this overpayment is moot and will be dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed residuals from a cholecystectomy, including chronic pain, hernia, rib resection, and nerve damage, are not due to VA care or treatment. The evidence does not support a finding of fault on the part of VA in providing the care.

The Veteran's initial rating for TMJ prior to November 22, 2019 was granted at a 20 percent level. From that date forward, the Veteran's claim for higher ratings was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for herpes, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to active duty service.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination findings regarding the Veteran's left shoulder disability during periods of flare-ups.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for polymyalgia rheumatica, finding no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his military service or herbicide exposure. The Board also found no probative value in the private physician's opinion linking the condition to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his medical records.

The Board has decided that the appeal for survivor's pension benefits is remanded due to issues with unreimbursed medical expenses and a lack of verification.

The Board has remanded the claim for cause of death due to incomplete records, specifically missing Social Security Administration (SSA) records related to the Veteran's disability award. The SSA records are needed to fully assess the Veteran's condition and determine if they contributed to his death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions regarding whether the Veteran's eye disorders are proximately due or aggravated by his service-connected Marfan syndrome.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for microcytic hyperchromic anemia, finding that there is no credible evidence of a current disability related to service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Castleview Hospital in Price, Utah for an MRI of the brain on January 30, 2012. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection have been remanded due to insufficient examination reports. The case will be reconsidered after the appropriate examinations are conducted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a disorder on the basis of exposure to radiation, claimed as confusion, fatigue, sores, and weakness, and for a psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia, were denied. The Board found no evidence of in-service radiation exposure or any causal relationship between current conditions and service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for skin sores, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic condition related to active service or herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the entitlement to a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and automobile adaptive equipment, or automobile adaptive equipment only. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining service records and VA treatment records. The inflammatory arthritis claim is being considered on a secondary basis as it may be related to gout. For the leukocyte disorder claim, an additional VA medical opinion is needed to determine if the condition was caused or made worse by VA treatment.