Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Veteran's mood disorder NOS and other specified trauma disorder are granted as service connected, with a rating of 100% effective from the date of his claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the left tonsil, and its residuals, were caused or aggravated by his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service. The case will be returned for an additional opinion.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's neuroendocrine tumor, specifically whether it is related to service-connected Crohn's Disease with Irritable Bowel Disease (IBS).

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain a more complete medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed malaria residuals, as no supporting documentary evidence confirms his assertions.

Your appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed because the Veteran died before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for residuals of head injury has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to the decision being made.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for sleep disturbance as a symptom of ichthyosis, but assigned a noncompensable rating. The issue is being remanded to obtain an examination and opinion to rate the sleep disturbance accurately.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board in its entirety, thus dismissing all issues.

The Board has determined that the June 2021 decision denying eligibility for benefits under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers is legally inadequate and requires further development. The Veteran was not provided adequate notice of the basis for the denial, and a new medical determination from the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) is needed to address his need for personal care services and supervision.

The Veteran's claims for compensation pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for liver disability, a rating in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder impingement syndrome, and ratings in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis and bilateral tinea pedis of the feet are being remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The Veteran's current liver disability is being examined again to determine if it was caused or worsened by VA treatment, including recalled medications like losartan/valsartan. Right shoulder and allergic rhinitis/bilateral tinea pedis of the feet are also requiring new examinations to assess their severity.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for chronic gastritis due to insufficient evidence regarding its onset and relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bradycardia. The examiner is asked to provide a medical opinion on whether the condition had its onset during, or is otherwise related to, the Veteran's active duty service, including conceded herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's mood disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The Board granted a 70 percent rating for the period from November 16, 2015 to June 17, 2021, and also granted TDIU effective June 17, 2021.

Your appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is dismissed as the VA has already awarded you the benefits you sought.

The Veteran's non-VA medical expenses provided by Aegis Sciences on January 7, 2020 were approved after the initial denial. As a result, there is no decision for appeal and the case is dismissed.

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has dismissed the appeal because the Veteran died prior to a decision being made.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in the decision and needs clarification on the Veteran's health insurance coverage.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date prior to February 25, 2016, for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is dismissed because such claim is not legally valid.