Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Veteran's prostate disorder is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and anemia as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected urethral stricture.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran withdrew it before a decision was made.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits due to her income exceeding the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR). The MAPR was $14,113 in 2017, and the appellant's income of $18,287 exceeded this limit.

The Board has determined that VA improperly withheld $175.00 from the Veteran's retroactive disability pay under the CRDP program, and therefore grants the appeal.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant's authorized representative requested to withdraw the appeal before a decision was made.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion and failure to provide adequate reasons or bases for its adverse decision. The Veteran's eye disorder claim must be remanded for an adequate VA examination.

The Board has determined that all issues must be remanded to obtain potentially relevant medical records, including VA and non-VA records. The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to inadequate examinations.

The Board has remanded the appeal due to inadequate medical opinions and incomplete VA treatment records. The Veteran's right foot and ankle disability is being reviewed for a higher rating, and his entitlement to SMC is also in question.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision can be made as a result.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for Crohn's disease and resection of large intestine due to inadequate medical opinions and outstanding private treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left eye disability, specifically central retinal vein occlusion, is proximately due to his service-connected hypertension. Therefore, service connection for this condition as secondary to hypertension is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and need for further development regarding the appellant's discharge from active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for a gastrointestinal disability manifested by epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting, finding that it is caused by the Veteran's service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and unavailability of the Veteran for VA examinations. The appeals are not ready for further review until these issues are addressed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for respiratory disability, finding that there was no evidence of a relationship between his current respiratory disabilities and service, including presumed herbicide agent exposure. The Board noted that the Veteran did not have any complaints or treatment records indicating respiratory problems until approximately 2006, which is more than 38 years after service.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeals for service connection of right and left leg atherosclerosis status post femoral artery stent, which the Board has now dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for loss of tooth #8 for treatment purposes, but denied it for compensation purposes.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to additional evidence being added to the file, and the Veteran's request for a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cataract and blepharitis, finding that these conditions are not caused or aggravated by his service-connected eye disability (keratoconjunctivitis sicca with pterygium).