Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's death was not service-connected due to Agent Orange exposure, and the appellant did not meet eligibility criteria for DIC benefits. The claims were denied as she was no longer a child at the time of her claim.

The Board found compelling circumstances warranted the Appellant's prolonged absence without official leave (AWOL), which resulted in his discharge under other than honorable conditions. As a result, the bar to VA benefits no longer exists and the appeal is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for a left hand condition, diagnosed as left hand strain, which is related to service.

The Veteran's claim for higher disability ratings for prostate cancer and TDIU was denied. The rating reduction from 100% to 40% disabling for prostate cancer, effective August 1, 2015, and then from 40% to 20% in December 1, 2017, were upheld.

The Board denied service connection for a sinus disorder, finding that the Veteran did not have a current disability and that any symptoms he experienced were not related to his military service.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it.

The Veteran's service-connected fracture of the right clavicle, SLAP lesion repair (major), was granted a 30 percent evaluation prior to September 18, 2015. The condition manifested with limitation of abduction and flexion.

The Board denied the appeal due to a dishonorable discharge for willful and persistent misconduct, which constitutes a bar to VA benefits. The case was remanded for service connection under Chapter 17.

The Veteran's right foot disability was granted a 10 percent rating effective September 30, 2011.,The Veteran is also granted compensation for TDIU.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of Guillain-Barre Syndrome is granted, as the evidence shows a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a bilateral foot disorder, stomach disorder, and skin disorder due to incomplete development and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right leg condition is not related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for right upper and lower extremity weakness as a result of stroke have been denied. The evidence did not show that the Veteran had symptomatology equivalent to moderate levels of incomplete paralysis.,The Board found no objective medical findings demonstrating speech or cognitive deficits due to residuals of stroke.

The Board has dismissed the claim of entitlement to a TDIU because it has been granted and rendered moot on appeal.

The Board has determined that the cause of death (metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas) is related to service-connected conditions and will require further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed as moot because he has graduated from the VR&E program and completed his degree in architecture.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, as claims do not survive their deaths. The case is closed and no further action can be taken.

The Board denied a TDIU on an extraschedular basis for the period from February 11, 2012 to July 29, 2012 due to lack of evidence showing that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities precluded him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's VR&E claim is being remanded due to the need for an updated vocational rehabilitation evaluation and a determination of feasibility for employment. The current evidence does not clearly indicate whether his vocational goal is reasonably feasible.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current disability is related to his VA hernia repair surgery. The claim will be reviewed again with new medical opinions and consideration of all relevant records.