Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Veteran's esophageal cancer, neck disorder, and right upper extremity disorder are not service-connected.,The cause of the Veteran's death is not related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), hirsutism, and infertility due to insufficient evidence on file.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence not having been considered by the AOJ. The Veteran is asked to provide any private or VA treatment records relevant to his claims, and the AOJ will consider this new information before readjudicating the issue.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service in Hiroshima or Nagasaki, Japan, and a need for an opinion on whether his stomach cancer is related to service. The appellant was also asked to provide any medical records she may have.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection and SMC based on the need of regular aid and attendance due to inadequate opinions from a VA examiner. The Veteran's gout, right hand disability, and left hand disability are all being reviewed again.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding the appellant's claimed conditions, as well as to address whether she qualifies for benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1805 for spina bifida.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for joint pain and arthritis, as well as sterilization, due to microwave radiation exposure. The cases are being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for a dental disability due to missing teeth and tooth pain. The Veteran was scheduled for VA examinations but did not attend, so another examination is required.

The overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $16,062.79 was not properly created and is therefore granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for HIV is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding medical records and providing an adequate VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of esophageal varices and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's lung disorder claim was previously denied in January 2000 due to lack of evidence. The case is reopened based on new and material evidence received since then, but the service connection remains remanded for further examination regarding asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for his left leg disability and TDIU have been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death due to atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The Board also found that the appellant did not meet her burden of proof in establishing service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected trigger finger of the left index finger is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum available rating. The Board has determined that a higher disability rating is not warranted.

Your appeal for a total disability rating based on individual employment (TDIU) has been dismissed as you have withdrawn your request.

The Board has granted service connection for scoliosis, finding that the Veteran's preexisting condition was aggravated during active duty. The issue of service connection for pinched nerve in the left leg is remanded.

The Veteran's neck condition, including arthritis, is found to have its onset in service and has been continuous since then. The Board finds that the evidence supports a finding of service connection for her neck condition.

The Veteran's glioblastoma multiforme, which caused his death in November 2011, is found to be related to his service exposure to Agent Orange. As a result, the cause of the Veteran's death is granted as service-connected.

The Board has found the waiver request related to the $49,320.29 overpayment to be timely filed and remanded for further adjudication of the validity of the debt.