Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board denied service connection for colorectal cancer, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the condition and service, including exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has ordered the remand of the issue regarding nonservice connected pension prior to July 14, 2017 due to incomplete verification of SSA benefits and income calculations.

The Veteran's service connection claim for AL Amyloidosis, which is presumed due to herbicide exposure (Agent Orange), has been denied as there is no evidence of conceded Agent Orange exposure. The Board found that the Veteran was not exposed to Agent Orange during his active duty service and thus, presumptive service connection based on Agent Orange exposure is not available.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with your case.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's malignant neoplasm of the lung, finding that it is related to his active service and manifest within one year of discharge.

The Veteran's claim for additional compensation for a dependent child based on school attendance was granted with an effective date of October 6, 2014. The decision is not about service connection.

The Veteran's right foot disability, including neuroma second web space and bunionectomy, is remanded for a new examination to assess its severity. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding Mrs. G.'s unreimbursed medical expenses and burial costs, as well as her income status at the time of her death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing mild, asymptomatic pes planus may have been aggravated by service and is seeking further examination to determine if this aggravation occurred.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's stroke for accrued benefits purposes, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his service-connected coronary artery disease. The appeal for service connection of congestive heart failure from non-ischemic cardiomyopathy with chronic atrial fibrillation was denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral nerve disorder, including restless leg syndrome. The Veteran's claims are pending and will be reviewed again with new evidence considered.

The Veteran's surviving spouse status and accrued benefits claims were denied as the appellant failed to provide all necessary evidence for her eligibility, did not file a claim within one year of the Veteran's death, or provided incorrect social security numbers.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed because he already has a 100% combined disability rating, which renders the TDIU claim moot.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinion provided in the previous remand was inadequate and requires a new examination to determine if the Veteran has any respiratory disability, its etiology, and whether it is related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for breast cancer and a bilateral eye disorder due to inadequate medical opinions regarding her exposure to chemicals during photography development in-service. The case will be returned for additional development.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board could make a decision on service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to a lack of information regarding the Veteran's employment status. The Veteran is required to provide accurate information concerning his employment history and background.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information about the Veteran's employment history, which is necessary for a proper determination of her eligibility for TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of cellulitis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is less likely than not related to his in-service cellulitis and MRSA infection.

The Board has determined that additional development is required for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various hand and respiratory disabilities due to incomplete examination reports and lack of clear medical opinions.