Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for multiple myeloma and the cause of death due to insufficient information regarding in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The appellant contends the Veteran flew combat support missions into Vietnam and Thailand, which may have included stops where Agent Orange was transported on C-141 aircraft.

The Board denied the claim of entitlement to improved death pension benefits for a surviving child due to the appellant's income exceeding the maximum annual pension rate.

The Board has decided to remand the DIC, death pension, and accrued benefits claims due to incomplete medical opinions regarding the cause of the Veteran's death. The appellant contends that the Veteran's in-service dengue fever caused him to be susceptible to pneumonia, which led to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning in the previous decision regarding service connection for a prostate disorder. A new VA examination is needed to determine if there is a link between the Veteran's current prostate condition and his military service.

The Veteran's hidradenitis suppurativa has required constant or near-constant use of systemic immunosuppressive medications, leading to a maximum rating of 60 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma is related to his military service, specifically sun exposure during his time in Vietnam.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for back pains, throat condition, neck condition, and head condition as new and material evidence was not received to reopen these previously denied claims.

The Veteran's cause of death, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, is considered service-connected due to exposure during his active duty in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right hip disability and its relationship to service. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's child does not have spina bifida, and therefore cannot qualify for benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. �� 1805, 1821, or 1822.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining an opinion from a clinician regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected conditions and his death.

The Veteran's costochondritis is being remanded for additional examination to determine the appropriate disability rating.

The decedent's character of discharge from military service constitutes a bar to VA benefits, and the appeal is denied.

The Board has issued multiple decisions regarding the claims of T.V., A.V., M.V., and K.T. for various benefits related to their father's death. The appeals are remanded due to a lack of substantial compliance with the Board's directives, specifically in providing each appellant with copies of the other appellants' substantive appeals (VA Forms 9) and an opportunity to respond.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the Veteran passed away before a decision could be made. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with this case.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability for compensation purposes is denied, but he is granted service connection for a dental disability for Class IV dental treatment purposes effective from May 27, 2010.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed eye disorder, dizziness, fatigue, lung condition, nausea, and left subdural hematoma as they are not shown to be related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder is rated at 50 percent for the entire period on appeal, which corresponds to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has determined that additional development is required for the Veteran's claims of service connection and increased ratings, as well as his TDIU and SMC claims. The claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and medical opinions.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.