Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's left middle and ring finger disabilities are rated at a combined 20 percent, with the decision finding unfavorable ankylosis of both fingers throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's death was not caused by service-connected conditions, and his DIC benefits were denied as he did not meet the criteria for receiving such benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318.

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

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

The Veteran's stroke is related to his service-connected anxiety disorder with panic disorder, and the Board has granted service connection for residuals of a stroke as secondary to service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma is related to in-service exposure to ionizing radiation, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's GBS is being remanded for further development and consideration due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between his service-connected prostate cancer and his GBS.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for nonservice connected pension due to his net worth exceeding the limit, as the trust assets were considered in calculating his net worth and they rendered it excessive.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial compensable evaluations have been remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case due to new information from the PACT Act, which may affect eligibility for presumptive service connection. The Veteran's service aboard ships is being investigated to determine if he was exposed to herbicides in Guam or American Samoa.

The Board has remanded the issues of overpayment of VA compensation benefits due to concurrent receipt of military drill pay in FY 2014 and FY 2015 for further development. The Veteran's drill days and drill pay need to be verified, and a paid and due audit should be conducted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a carcinoid tumor of the small bowel with metastasis to the liver and lung, finding that there was no persuasive medical evidence linking his condition to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in the June 2022 VA examination and the need for additional information from the examiner.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination reports and a need for a retrospective medical opinion regarding the Veteran's traumatic spondylosis status post L4 and L5 vert fracture.

The Veteran's hip disabilities have been rated based on their specific manifestations, with the highest ratings granted for left hip limitation of flexion since July 12, 2019. The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's breast cancer and potential exposure to asbestos, smoke, dust, and contaminants in an office and/or in base housing at Fort Huachuca.

The petition to reopen the claim for service connection for cause of death is granted. The entitlement to service connection for cause of death is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for additional examination and determination regarding service connection for dental disability due to a military injury, as well as eligibility for VA outpatient dental treatment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left eye disorder, which is presumed to have started in service and continued since.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as he did not meet the criteria for entitlement to additional compensation for school attendance of a dependent child, T.C., prior to September 1, 2015, and after June 1, 2016.