Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical records and unclear referral information. The appellant is seeking service connection for the cause of her husband's death, which may be related to a VA-provided treatment at Eglin Medical Center.

The Veteran's waiver request for overpayment of VA non-service-connected pension benefits due to incarceration is remanded. The validity of the debt related to his incarceration from March 2011 to December 2012 needs to be reviewed.

The Board has decided that the appellant's claim for survivor's pension benefits should be remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding her income and unreimbursed medical expenses. She is asked to provide updated information.

The Veteran's death certificate shows he died due to metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma and cirrhosis. At the time of his death, he was not service-connected for any condition.

The Board has found the Veteran's waiver request timely and remanded for further action on the validity of the debt. The matter is now to be adjudicated again, including addressing the Veteran's contention that VA continued to pay him despite knowing he was incarcerated.

The Veteran's pruritis with dermatographism, affecting the torso and extremities, has been rated at 60 percent since October 5, 2009, to March 21, 2022.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder, to include insomnia, as there is no current diagnosis of such and the evidence does not support a finding that it was incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for NHL was denied as the condition is in remission and not currently active.,The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for headaches, as a residual of NHL, was denied as they are rated at the maximum allowable under Diagnostic Code 8100 (50 percent).,The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for simple fatigue, as a residual of NHL, was denied as it does not meet the criteria for a 60 percent or higher rating.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical examination and opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's service-connected right and left knee disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for a heart murmur and entitlement to TDIU prior to December 23, 2019 due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck, left hip, and right hip disorders due to incomplete VA etiological opinions and new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has ordered the VA to contact American Fitness Professionals and Associates regarding the Veteran's enrollment in a course of study. The matter will be remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's dental condition and whether it is related to service. The VA examiner was unable to provide a definitive opinion without resorting to speculation.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for TDIU, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's cause of death has been granted service connection, making the DIC claim moot.

The Veteran's attorney requested to withdraw the appeal due to lack of specific error in determination, leading to dismissal of the case.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left leg disorder, finding no evidence to support a nexus between his current condition and his active-duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's bilateral eye symptoms are attributable to his service-connected Meibomian gland dysfunction.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, finding that his left arm disability was not caused by VA carelessness, negligence, or similar fault.

The Veteran's claims for TDIU and temporary total evaluation due to CRPS are being remanded as the AOJ failed to provide adequate notice of the scheduled VA examination and did not confirm the Veteran's current address.