Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal, and as a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's left hip arthritis, post hip replacement, is related to his service-connected lumbar spine and right foot drop disabilities. However, the VA examiner did not adequately address causation and aggravation of secondary service connection in their opinion. Therefore, the case is being remanded for an addendum VA medical opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and incomplete development regarding the Veteran's military sexual trauma (MST). The examiner did not provide a clear opinion on whether PTSD or MST caused or aggravated her urinary condition. Further development is needed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is granted. The Board found that MVP existed during service and was not aggravated by service, thus granting the claim.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a dental condition due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for further medical evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for VA payment or reimbursement of medical services provided by Dekalb Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia on December 21, 2005 is being remanded due to missing documentation and the need to notify the Veteran of his procedural status.

The Veteran's glioblastoma multiforme is considered a contributory cause of death, and the Board has determined that it was caused by in-service exposure to Agent Orange. Service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for squamous cell carcinomas of the penis, anus, and tongue due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.,The Veteran's squamous cell carcinomas are found to be related to his in-service herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for MGIB benefits related to On-the-Job Training (OJT) performed from April 2, 2017, to December 31, 2017 is being remanded due to discrepancies in the certification of hours worked and the approval process.

The Board has determined that the Appellant's character of discharge for his period of service from June 14, 2001, to June 29, 2007, is dishonorable and a bad conduct discharge. The RO previously denied health care benefits under Chapter 17, Title 38 U.S.C., based on this character of discharge. The Board has now remanded the case for further action as the Appellant's February 2019 VA Form 10182 was improperly used to appeal a legacy claim.

The Veteran's service-connected cardiomyopathy was rated at 60% prior to October 28, 2014. The Board granted a 100% evaluation from November 23, 2010, but no earlier based on chronic congestive heart failure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran was a fugitive felon, and therefore, whether their VA pension benefits should have been terminated.

The Veteran's appeal to receive a higher rating for his service-connected obsessive-compulsive disorder has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the claim.

The appeal is dismissed as the appellant's debt was waived by the VA Committee on Waivers and Compromises, resulting in a full grant of her benefits.

The Veteran's appeal on several service connection and increased rating claims has been dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeals.,Service connection for a dental disorder, including periodontal gum disease, is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with prior directives and a need for further medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's GI disorder, specifically whether it is related to her service-connected psychiatric disability or obesity.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional medical records, particularly those from non-VA providers under the Veterans Choice Program. The Veteran's eligibility for a higher rating for his periodic leg movement disorder may be affected by these records.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory condition, to include central sleep apnea with nocturnal hypoxemia, and limited memory loss. The evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

Your appeal for pension benefits has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate your claim as the appellant is deceased.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's left eye disability is related to his service, including any injury he reported in 1969 during service.