Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's net worth, income, and unreimbursed medical expenses. The claim for special monthly pension benefits on the basis of countable income is pending.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his in-service exposure to diesel fumes and his current respiratory conditions. The Board concluded that the Veteran's post-service occupational exposures are more likely responsible for his COPD than any exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an in-person medical examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, including colon polyps and chronic diarrhea. The examiner is asked to consider whether these conditions are related to service, particularly given the Veteran's exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of August 17, 2016 for the grant of service connection for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation secondary to the Veteran's service-connected adenocarcinoma of the lung.

The Veteran's myopia and saccadic eye movement disorder are being remanded for a VA examination to determine if they were caused or aggravated by his service-connected TBI. The right forearm disability is also being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it was caused by the Veteran's attempted suicide due to PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for subdural hematoma and porencephaly of the right frontal lobe in a final decision dated July 20, 1999. The Veteran's motion for revision or reversal on grounds of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) was denied as there was no evidence that the result would have been manifestly different but for the alleged errors.

The Veteran requested to withdraw their appeal, and the Board has dismissed it without prejudice.

The Board is unable to fulfill its duty of de novo review due to missing original claim, decision on appeal, and relevant medical records. The case is REMANDED for the AOJ to provide all evidence at the time of the decision on appeal.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's gout of the bilateral knees and feet has been granted ratings ranging from 10 to 30 percent, effective prior to May 6, 2021. A TDIU rating was also granted.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disorder, finding that the current disability is not related to in-service asbestos exposure.

Your appeal for a respiratory disability has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate this matter as the Veteran passed away in February 2022.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding whether the Veteran's Chiari malformation is a congenital disease or defect, and if it preexisted service. The examiner must provide an opinion on these issues.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate development and need for additional opinions regarding service connection for bilateral shin splints.

The Board denied the claim of clear and unmistakable error in the September 1984 administrative decision finding the Appellant is barred from receiving VA benefits, as there was no evidence showing compelling circumstances to warrant a prolonged period of absence without official leave.

The Board denied service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the right facial area and facial blisters, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's death was caused by anoxic encephalopathy and secondary causes, including aspiration pneumonia, cerebrovascular accident, and ischemic cardiomyopathy. The cause of death is not related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for skin cancer, cerebrovascular disability, and colon cancer due to herbicide agent exposure as they are in conflict with existing VA examination reports. Further evaluations by VA doctors are needed to determine the nature of these conditions and their relationship to active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's heart disability and his service, including exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran is directed to provide information about any non-VA providers he has seen for his heart condition, and VA will obtain relevant records.