Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were dismissed due to his death.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a bilateral eye condition due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the bilateral eye condition, including whether it is secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's surviving spouse is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for neuropathic pain from a left cheek cyst removal, which the Board has remanded due to inadequate medical opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a pulmonary disorder and hypertension, both related to exposure to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune. The evidence did not show current disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to an incomplete addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's narcissistic personality disorder and his cyclothymic disorder. The examiner needs to clarify if the cyclothymic disorder developed as a result of a superimposed disease or injury during service.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, finding insufficient evidence of herbicide exposure and no medical link to his service.

The appeal for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 was dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board denied an increased rating for service-connected TMJ, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation based on limited interincisal range of motion.

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further review of whether the overpayment was properly created and for reconsideration of the waiver request. The Veteran's statements regarding active duty status will be considered, along with any recouped monies.

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

The Board has remanded the case for a new opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's cyst and skin condition, including consideration of in-service treatment and exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied the Veteran's challenges to the creation of an overpayment in the amount of $3,528.20 and his claim for a waiver of this overpayment debt due to lack of fault on his part and because it would result in unfair gain.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to address the nature, severity, and etiology of the Veteran's acrochordon and uterine fibroids.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to address whether the appellant qualifies as a surviving spouse for the period between the Veteran's death and her remarriage, and to obtain relevant SSA records.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a heart condition, including congestive heart failure, finding no additional disability attributable to VA care.

The Board has determined that the VA examination reports are inadequate and requires further development to obtain a complete medical history from the Veteran, including his in-service symptoms. The examiner must consider all pertinent evidence of record, such as STRs and the Veteran's testimony, to determine if any genitourinary system condition(s) is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange during service, and a medical opinion is needed to determine if such exposure could have resulted in the cause of death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for her residuals of Lyme disease, finding that there were no residual disabilities attributable to the condition.