Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's surviving spouse is not entitled to nonservice-connected death pension benefits as her countable income exceeds the applicable maximum annual pension limit for an Appellant without dependents.

The Veteran's tardive dyskinesia is denied as it was not caused by VA carelessness, negligence, or fault. The Veteran's chemical brain injury claim is also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for further development and evidence.

The claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of VA treatment records. The Veteran's right foot disability, including injuries sustained during basic training, needs further evaluation.

The Veteran's tongue cancer is related to his in-service exposure to photographic chemicals and herbicide agents. The Board has granted service connection for the residuals of tongue cancer.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's breathing problems and lung condition may be related to his in-service exposure to burn pits, asbestos, and other chemicals. However, due to insufficient evidence, a VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are service-connected.

The Veteran's left epididymal cyst is related to a documented injury during INACDUTRA, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The issue of service connection for left inguinal hernia remains pending as there are conflicting medical opinions regarding its current existence.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically failing to obtain private medical records related to the Veteran's head trauma and stroke. The AOJ is instructed to request these records from identified sources.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the case is not about service connection.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection of residuals of a right forearm fracture and remanded it due to insufficient evidence on causation.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to lack of VA examination and hospitalization records. The Veteran's contact information needs to be verified, and any outstanding treatment records should be obtained.

Service connection is granted for right and left dry eye syndromes. Service connection is denied for a bilateral hearing loss disability prior to March 17, 2022, but granted from that date onwards. The case is remanded for further development regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, anxiety, and adjustment disorder), residuals of heatstroke (headaches), and other eye disabilities.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no further action can be taken on this case.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed it.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims and rating determinations. The Veteran's representative requested additional information about the competency of VA examiners.

The Veteran's left thigh hematoma and associated neurological impairment are currently rated at 10 percent. The Board has remanded the case for further development, including consideration of whether a higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a stroke is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's digestive system issues and back/neck disabilities are being remanded for further evaluation.

The appeal for service connection of a spinal disability is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for a 10% evaluation for TMJ is granted. The Board also remanded the issues of entitlement to separate evaluations for left leg shin splints and higher ratings for TMJ.