Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to acute respiratory failure and CAD, finding that there was no evidence showing a direct or proximate relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for the appellant to correct her husband's military record with the United States Army. The appeal is not about service connection, but rather the verification of his military service.

The Veteran's liver fibrosis is being remanded for a new VA medical opinion to determine if it is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected Hepatitis C.

The Board dismissed the appeal as it does not have jurisdiction due to a pending request for substitution as claimant, and the AOJ has not made an initial eligibility determination.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is being remanded due to the need for a more comprehensive VA examination.

The Board has determined that the appellant's remarriage does not bar her from recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran for purposes of DIC and accrued benefits, but remands to conduct further development to determine if she can be recognized as such.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for inguinal and ventral hernias. The decision also includes remand instructions for additional examinations and opinions regarding other conditions such as lumbosacral strain, radiculopathy, arthritis of the right hand, epicondylitis, tenosynovitis, and restless leg syndrome.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tremors are related to his service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a pancreatic disease, finding that pancreatitis was not incurred or aggravated by service and is unrelated to any service-connected condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disorder, finding that there was no credible evidence of an in-service injury or disease and that any current neck disability is not related to his service-connected bilateral ankle disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to VA treatment, finding that there was no evidence of carelessness, negligence, or similar fault on VA's part in causing his post-surgical complications.

The Veteran's daughter is denied additional burial benefits and DIC pension benefits due to her income exceeding the maximum annual pension rate.

The Veteran's colorectal cancer is related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for allergies, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis was not related to his active duty service.,The Board also denied service connection for right-hand arthritis, concluding that there is no evidence of a chronic condition during service or any link between the current condition and service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status, as well as nonservice-connected pension due to his countable income exceeding applicable maximum annual pension rates.

The Board has decided that additional evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran qualifies for a TDIU, and thus remands the case.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information on the current severity of the Veteran's lymphedema. The Veteran needs to undergo an additional VA examination for a full assessment.

The Veteran's CVA residuals are not service connected as the proximate cause of his disability is not attributable to VA care, and there was no unforeseeable event resulting from VA treatment. The Board finds that VA did not negligently recommend a particular procedure or physician.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral eye optic drusen and right ankle strain due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's diagnoses and service connection. Additional imaging of the right ankle is also required.

The appeal for additional dependency benefits and whether the Veteran received accurate compensation amounts is dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate these matters as they are not related to service connection.