Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's status post amputation of right fifth toe with history of necrosis and remanded the peripheral vascular disease claim.

The appeal is remanded due to the need for additional information regarding medical expenses incurred from July 27 to July 31, 2010, at a non-VA facility. The Veteran must provide any necessary documentation and VA will determine the amount of reimbursable expenses.

The Board has granted service connection for the aggravation of a pre-existing back fracture at L3, finding that there is sufficient evidence to support this claim and resolving all doubts in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypotension, which is secondary to his service-connected hypertension, has been remanded due to the need for additional development of medical records.

The Board has decided that the appeal is remanded due to incomplete records and the need for a thorough review of the appellant's debt. The validity of the overpayment must be adjudicated, and any portion not waived will be referred back to the Committee on Waivers and Compromises.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an eye disability, including keratitis in a keratoconus treated intrascleral ring and/or keratoconus, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and consideration of outstanding private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the Veteran's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was active or in remission since February 2018, and to obtain private treatment records.

The Board denied all service connection claims and other benefits, including death pension and accrued benefits, due to the Appellant not being recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse.

The Veteran's Sjogren's syndrome with dysphagia was granted a 30% initial rating for purposes of accrued benefits. The issue of VA dental treatment only is dismissed, and the Veteran was granted a schedular TDIU rating.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of a bilateral eye disability, including macular degeneration. The decision is based on the need for additional records and further examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for scheduling a hearing with a decision review officer (DRO) due to the Veteran's request.

The Board denied service connection for colon cancer, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the Veteran's current condition and his active duty service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's request for a temporary total evaluation for bilateral postoperative cataracts due to convalescence from surgery. The case is remanded for further action on his TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for lumbar spine, right knee, and left knee disorders due to new evidence received since previous decisions.

The Veteran's former agent is contesting the VA decision to award attorney fees based on a past-due benefits decision. The Board finds that full compliance with special procedural regulations has not been met and remands the case for further action.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed respiratory disability, including whether it is related to service or toxic exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right hand tremors and left hand tremors, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's TMJ dysfunction began during her active duty service and is granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PSC and ulcerative colitis were initially manifested during his active duty service.,His postsurgical changes from a total colectomy with ileoanal anastomosis was secondary to his ulcerative colitis.,His cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) was secondary to his PSC and ulcerative colitis.,His adenocarcinoma of the liver was secondary to his cholangiocarcinoma.

The Board found the overpayment of $31,612 in VA pension benefits was properly created due to the Veteran's failure to report income received after February 1, 2006. The appeal for waiver of recovery is denied as collection would not be against equity and good conscience.