Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran currently has a diagnosis of lymphogranuloma venereum or its residuals, and if so, whether it is related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for unifocal premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) or ventricular arrhythmia, finding that there was not sufficient evidence to establish a link between his current condition and his military service.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that a VA examination and medical opinion are needed to determine the nature and likely cause of any Guillain-Barre Syndrome or other neurologic disabilities present during the appeal period, specifically whether it is related to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional VA addendum opinions and to ensure the Veteran is afforded proper due process in connection with his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Veteran requested to withdraw her appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound. The Board dismissed the appeal as per the Veteran's request.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for nonservice-connected survivor's pension benefits due to her annual income exceeding the maximum allowable rate.

The Veteran's claims for initial ratings of 10 percent for left and right lower extremity exertional compartment syndrome have been granted, effective July 27, 2012.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left eye ulcer, posterior synechia, and cataract, finding that these conditions preexisted his service or were not aggravated by it.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence added to the record and for a determination of whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in loss of use of an extremity, which would be necessary for financial assistance in acquiring an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment.

Your claim for service connection for Sjogren's syndrome was granted in a July 2022 rating decision, and the appeal is dismissed as there remains no case or controversy with respect to this claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and needs to verify and locate any missing contents of the Veteran's claims file prior to and since June 2005, including procedures to rebuild any portion of the claims file found to have been lost. They also need to secure copies of all pertinent records in the RO's possession.

The Veteran's 100% rating for short bowel syndrome, bowel incontinence, and small bowel surgical resection is restored effective June 1, 2021.

The Veteran's non-VA medical treatment provided at Saint Joseph London on December 25, 2019 is not covered by VA and the Appellant has withdrawn their appeal for payment.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for chronic lymphocytic leukemia with thrombocytopenia and anemia associated with herbicide exposure is denied. The Board has also remanded the issue of a rating greater than 10 percent for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease associated with herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease, presumed to be caused by herbicide exposure during service in Thailand, is found to have contributed substantially or materially to his death. Service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for myelodysplastic syndrome is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his condition is related to his exposure to Agent Orange during military service.

The Board found that the appellant was married to the Veteran at the time of his death and did not have fault in their separation, thus maintaining continuous cohabitation. The appellant is therefore recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse for VA survivor's pension benefits.

The Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits is being remanded due to inadequate notice in the initial decision, and the need for supervision, protection, or instruction must be evaluated under the correct statutory criteria.

The Veteran's eligibility for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is being remanded due to inadequate notice in the initial decision. The matter will be evaluated under the correct statutory criteria for 'need for supervision, protection, or instruction' as per a recent court ruling.