Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer is denied as there was no in-service diagnosis or exposure to Agent Orange, and the condition did not manifest within one year of separation from service.

The appeal is dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no service connection issues are present.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for colon cancer and liver cancer were denied as there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents or other chemical substances, and the medical opinions provided did not establish a link between his current conditions and service.

The Board has revised its August 2019 decision to reflect that the Veteran's initial election to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to her daughter was irrevocable, and she is now entitled to receive full 12 months of Chapter 33 benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's colon disability, specifically whether it is related to exposure to herbicide agents. The case will be referred for an addendum opinion from a different examiner.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the cases for a new VA medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's foot disorders are related to service, including carrying heavy equipment on rough terrain in combat boots.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of her condition.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left sided rib disability, finding that it had its onset in service and is related to an in-service injury.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Hodgkin's Lymphoma, which he believes was caused by exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty in Thailand, is remanded due to insufficient evidence of such exposure. The Board will attempt to verify the Veteran's assertions and provide a formal finding if necessary.

The Board has determined that the issue as developed by the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues, and remands the case for further action.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for payment or reimbursement of medical services provided on February 24, 2017. The March 2018 and May 2018 appeals are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for urethral stricture and service connection for BPH s/p TURP due to new evidence of worsening symptoms and need for additional examination.

The appeal for the claim of an initial compensable evaluation for aorta aneurysm status-post repair is dismissed due to the appellant's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his left fifth finger disability is being remanded due to the need for a more contemporaneous examination and consideration of updated treatment records.

The veteran does not have a service-connected disability and did not serve on active duty, thus the claim for nonservice-connected pension is denied.

The Veteran's need for aid and attendance is established, and his net worth does not exceed the limit for receiving pension benefits. Therefore, he is entitled to Special Monthly Pension (SMP) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The appeal for service connection of a right upper extremity neurological disorder is dismissed. The appeals for left upper extremity, right lower extremity, and left lower extremity neurological disorders are remanded. The appeal for lymphoma is also remanded.

The Veteran's initial rating for right index finger disability and left little finger disability have been denied as the evidence does not support a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and he did not have a pending claim for benefits at the time of his death. The Board denied non-service-connected burial allowance as there were no available resources in the Veteran's estate to cover burial expenses.