Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing medical records and a need for a medical opinion regarding service connection for cause of death.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any chronic pneumonia or pleurisy that may be present, as well as to obtain outstanding VA medical records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a digestive disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to evaluate the Veteran's ulcer claim.

The VA denied the appellant's claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits due to her income exceeding the maximum limit, effective September 1, 2010.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete examination and inconsistent opinions regarding service connection for peripheral arterial disease. The Veteran's symptoms of cold sensation in hands and feet are being evaluated further.

The Board has remanded the cases for further action due to incomplete records and procedural issues.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral eye disorder, finding that the Veteran's acquired eye disorders were less likely related to his active duty service and more likely due to natural aging changes. The examiner concluded that the Veteran's congenital cataracts existed prior to service and were not aggravated by any in-service injury.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for loss of teeth, finding that there was no evidence showing a compensable dental disability due to in-service trauma or disease. The decision is limited to compensation purposes and does not establish VA policies.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for Still's Disease and bilateral hip avascular necrosis, associated with Still's Disease. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) remains before the Board.,Service connection is granted for Still's Disease based on a finding that it first manifested within one year post-service.

The Board found that the reduction of the 100 percent disability rating to 0 percent for Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) effective December 1, 2015 was proper and denied restoration of the 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death. The Board cannot proceed with the merits of this case as they have no jurisdiction.

The Veteran's adult child is seeking recognition as a helpless child due to the Veteran's disability benefits. The Board has ordered additional records from SSA and special education providers to support this claim.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral eye disability, finding that the Veteran's condition did not occur during his active duty or Marine Corps Reserve service and there was no evidence linking it to those periods. The Board also found that the Veteran's lay statements about an injury occurring during reserve training were not credible given the timing of his diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to obtain an addendum opinion considering all evidence of record, including new hospital records from Damas Hospital. The remand also includes consideration of whether the Veteran's right leg amputation contributed to his cause of death.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to assess the etiology of the Veteran's leukemia, which she claims is related to chemical exposure during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hip disability, including total hip replacement, is not service-connected as it was aggravated by a stress fracture during INACDUTRA in 2011. The pre-existing condition of femoral neck and shaft fractures from a 2007 motor vehicle accident did not worsen due to the 2011 stress fracture.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral eye disabilities, including glaucoma, to include as secondary to a PKR surgery. The remand is due to incomplete medical opinions and the need for in-service treatment records.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining clarification regarding the onset of gout and completing a VA Form 21-8940 to assess employment history.