Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability, and the appellant remarried after his death. Therefore, she is not eligible for DIC benefits as the surviving spouse of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for left and right great toe disabilities, as well as her TDIU claim, were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show symptomatology not contemplated by the rating criteria under DC 5280, and there was no marked interference with employment or frequent hospitalization.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to outstanding records and a need for a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's hip fracture.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's overpayment of $6,414.20 for education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill is valid and must be addressed further due to a first instance of withdrawal from an educational course. The issue of waiver of recovery of this overpayment is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the pancreatic aneurysm is related to service or diabetes.

The Veteran's tonsillar cancer is being remanded for further evaluation due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for additional VA examination.

The Veteran's request for an extension of his Chapter 30 educational assistance benefits was denied because it was not filed within the required one-year period, and good cause was not established.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a challenge regarding the competency of the VA examiner, and additional development is needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding whether the Veteran's colon cancer may be a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness (MUCMI) and for an addendum opinion on the etiology and pathophysiology of the condition.

The Board has granted service connection for deep vein thrombosis and blood clot of the right lower extremity, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to service-connected prostate cancer. The claim was reopened due to new evidence submitted since the final denial in December 2010.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine the nature, etiology, and service connection of the Veteran's skin disability. The examiner will assess whether the condition is related to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination regarding the etiology of the Veteran's eye disability and whether it is aggravated by a service-connected condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate etiology opinion and incomplete record, requiring further development including obtaining private treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disorder diagnosed as muscle strain. The case is remanded to determine if the Veteran's Scheuermann's kyphosis and arthritis are related to his in-service lightning strike or secondary to his now service-connected back muscle strain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for essential thrombocytosis due to inadequate VA examination and missing private treatment records. The appeal is related to herbicide exposure during service, but no presumptive conditions are associated with such exposure.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the Veteran and the mootness of the apportionment claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, including as due to Gulf War Syndrome, is being remanded for further development and consideration.

The appeal is dismissed as payment for non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran between March 4, 2004 and March 5, 2004 is not a periodic monetary benefit subject to payment as accrued or substituted benefits.

The Veteran's brain tumor and related residuals are granted service connection, while his arthritis is denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a genitourinary disability, including left varicocele and associated symptoms such as pain in the groin, frequent urination, difficulty with sexual performance, and infertility. The decision finds that the Veteran's current condition is related to his military service.