Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Veteran's pension benefits were terminated in 2010 and then reinstated effective November 1, 2010. The Board finds that the appeal is remanded due to missing information regarding the termination of pension benefits prior to October 1, 2010.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to unclear evaluation of NHL residuals and the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's initial claim for a rating of 10% disability for his Fifth Cranial Nerve Disorder (Neuralgia) was granted from February 15, 2011, through February 6, 2020. Since February 7, 2020, the Veteran is now rated at 30% disability.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding the validity of an overpayment of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, and the Board has dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran's Neurofibromatosis (NF) was diagnosed and treated prior to his active duty service. The Board found that the NF did not worsen during or because of his military service, as there is no clear and unmistakable evidence showing aggravation beyond its natural progression.

The Board has found that the appellant did not qualify as a veteran for VA purposes and remanded to clarify whether the Navy voided his enlistment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran's polycythemia/erythrocytosis is a congenital defect or disease, and if it is a disease, whether it was aggravated by service.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for post-surgical residuals of cyst excision surgery, finding that the Veteran did not incur an additional disability as a result of VA treatment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Appellant's claim for overpayment of Dependents Education Assistance benefits. The AOJ is instructed to obtain clarification from Joliet Junior College and consider the lay statements and assertions made by the Appellant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right bundle branch block with chest pain, finding that there is no persuasive evidence establishing a nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for dermatophytosis (claimed as athlete's foot), finding that it was incurred or aggravated during active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an eye disorder, specifically blurred vision in his left eye. The evidence did not show a current disability or any functional impairment related to the incident in service.

The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities, including meniscus tears with locking and effusion, are rated at 20 percent each. The left and right knee conditions are separately evaluated.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further consideration.

The Veteran's RUE and LUE cubital tunnel syndromes are currently rated at 30 percent and 20 percent, respectively. The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a higher evaluation for these conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal before a decision was made.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking any service-connected disability to his death from pneumostatic pneumonia.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for further examination. The Veteran's right index finger disability is being reviewed again.

The Veteran's initial ratings for residuals of dissection of carotid artery with cranial nerve injury, Horner's syndrome with left eyelid ptosis due to disfigurement, and left pupil anisocoria have been granted. The Veteran receives a 10% rating for each condition.