Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected right shoulder degenerative joint disease with recurrent subluxation due to an inadequate recent VA examination and missing treatment records.

The Veteran's heart, esophagus, lungs, and back conditions are being remanded for a VA examination to determine if they resulted from negligent care during treatment for lung cancer.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for night sweats, finding that he does not have a current separate and distinct disability manifested by night sweats.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses incurred during eight separate chiropractic treatment visits provided at Van Ch Clinic from April 30, 2015 through January 4, 2016 was denied as there was no prior authorization for the visits.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service personnel and treatment records, which are necessary to determine if the Appellant's discharge from service constitutes a bar to VA benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's left eye disability is aggravated by his service-connected diabetes and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's statements regarding when his varicose veins first manifested.

The Veteran's service-connected schizoaffective disorder renders him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his cognitive impairment, memory issues, and tendency to forget he is cooking or taking medication. The Board granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation and financial assistance have been remanded due to the need to obtain information from Social Security Administration.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for right-sided weakness resulting from VA inpatient care in April 1989 is denied as the evidence does not support a diagnosis of stroke or CVA.

The Board denied the request for an earlier effective date for death pension and special monthly pension benefits based on the need for aid and attendance, as D. C.'s Intent to File was received more than one year after her husband's death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for essential tremors, finding that his current condition is not related to his active duty service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right toe disorder, which includes a residual recurrent right toenail spicule status after a total right big toenail avulsion, is at least as likely as not related to service. The claim for service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a nose injury status post rhinoplasty, including sinus disability, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are not related to his in-service injury.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no further action can be taken on this case.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate duty to assist and need for an initial examination and opinion regarding service connection theories.

The Board found that the Veteran's income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR) and thus, his pension benefits were terminated due to countable income. The appeal is denied as entitlement to a higher rate of pension is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a heart condition, other than ischemic heart disease, due to potential service connection based on herbicide exposure. The case will be reviewed with an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran, thus denying her eligibility for VA death benefits including DIC and survivor's pension.

The Veteran's right tonsil squamous cell carcinoma is not service-connected as it did not occur during his military service and there is no evidence linking the condition to herbicide exposure. The Board denied the claim based on lack of in-service disease or injury, absence of a current disability related to service, and insufficient evidence to link the cancer to service.