Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right adductor magnus strain has been reopened, and the appeal of this issue is granted. The Board finds that new evidence received since the September 2014 rating decision relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim (the link between the current disability and the in-service injury). The Veteran's right leg disability is also remanded for further development as it may be secondary to his right adductor magnus strain.

The Board denied service connection for squamous cell carcinoma as there is no evidence that the condition began during active service or is related to an in-service injury, event, or disease. The Veteran's claim was based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents, but no such evidence has been presented.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development regarding service connection for cancer of the tongue due to environmental exposures during service, including brake pad dust, diesel fuel, cleaning solvents, and artillery blast powder. The Veteran's smoking history is also considered.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including an examination to determine if his acute myelogenous leukemia with anemia and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) are related to service exposure to benzene at Fort Riley.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing evidence related to income verification from the IRS.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for a low back disorder. The case is now remanded for further development, including obtaining medical opinions and updating treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed dizziness disability. The Veteran is seeking service connection for dizziness, which may be a symptom of his service-connected cerebral concussion/TBI.

The Board denied a waiver of recovery of the overpayment of VA pension benefits in the amount of $2,307.20 due to fault on the part of the appellant and no undue hardship or unjust enrichment.

The Board has determined that another remand is necessary to obtain updated VA treatment records and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination to assess his left elbow condition, including its relation to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of her right foot disability and consideration of whether she has loss of use of her right foot. The matter will also be referred for extraschedular rating consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic myelocytic leukemia, finding that the Veteran's condition is at least as likely as not related to her in-service exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran's death was caused by VA carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance on the fault of VA. The criteria for service connection under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are met.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for a left calf disability. The case is now remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding the Veteran's claim for a total disability evaluation due to individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to May 26, 2009. The Veteran was given an opportunity to provide more information about his employment history.

The Veteran's left fifth finger disability has been rated as noncompensable due to the absence of limitation of motion or ankylosis, and no compensable rating is available.

The Board dismissed the appeals for automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment, as well as special monthly compensation (SMC) based on need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection for a stomach disability, specifically whether it is related to active military service or a service-connected disability. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after obtaining new etiology opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear information regarding the Appellant's need for aid and attendance or being housebound, as well as her unreimbursed medical expenses. The decision is pending further development.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his right shoulder disability is denied, and the claims of service connection for a right upper extremity neurological disorder and a right leg disorder are remanded. The TDIU claim prior to November 30, 2011, is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for a respiratory disorder due to inadequate medical opinion and failure to consider the Veteran's lay statements regarding early symptom onset.