Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a salivary gland disability, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for additional dependency compensation based on I.M.'s school attendance is denied as the child has elected to receive Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, as well as his claim for a TDIU due to the submission of new evidence. The AOJ is instructed to readjudicate these issues and request that the Veteran complete a VA Form 21-8940 listing his employment history since June 2017.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date regarding the eligibility for additional compensation for dependent minor child M.M.M. is granted, with May 1, 2016 as the effective date.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain a comprehensive right hand examination that considers the Veteran's medical history, lay statements, and current findings. The examiner is asked to determine if the Veteran's currently diagnosed right hand disabilities are related to his in-service injury or service-connected condition.

The Board denied service connection for glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer, and the cause of death due to glioblastoma.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected right ring finger disability is denied as the evidence does not support a compensable rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's congenital adrenoleukodystrophy was aggravated by his in-service head injury. The case will be returned for further development and an updated opinion.

The Board found that the appellant's discharge was due to willful and persistent misconduct, which constitutes a bar to VA benefits.

The Veteran's left hip strain (limitation of extension) prior to March 7, 2023 was not productive of limitation of extension to 5 degrees. From March 7, 2023, the Veteran's left hip strain (limitation of extension) was assigned a 10 percent rating.,The Veteran's right hip strain (limitation of extension) prior to May 23, 2022 did not show limitation of extension to 5 degrees. From May 23, 2022, the Veteran's right hip strain (limitation of extension) was assigned a 10 percent rating.,The Veteran's right hip strain (impairment of the thigh) prior to May 23, 2022 did not show limitation of abduction beyond 10 degrees. From May 23, 2022, the Veteran's right hip strain was rated as 20 percent disabling.

The Veteran's left eye blindness is granted as service-connected, effective July 22, 1964.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions and requests for clarification on the qualifications of the VA examiners who provided the necessary assessments.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral eye disability, finding that the Veteran's current eye disabilities did not manifest within one year of separation from service and were not related to his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to waive recovery of overpayment of VA pension benefits due to financial hardship and other factors indicating equity and good conscience.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to outstanding VA records and the need for further development. The Veteran's right breast disorder claim will be reconsidered with these additional records.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right eye disorder, including retinal detachment and vision loss, is related to an injury he sustained during service. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's dizziness and nausea are secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss. The Board has remanded the case for further examination and medical opinions regarding these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for payment or reimbursement of medical services provided by Beavercreek Medical Center on February 12, 2017 is dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for additional dependency compensation for his grandchild in legal guardianship is denied due to the lack of a legally adopted child status, as defined by VA regulations.