Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for pterygium eyes growing, bilateral eyes was denied as there were no documented incapacitating episodes requiring treatment visits during the past year.

The reduction in the disability rating from 100 percent to 40 percent for osteomyelitis was improper and is void ab initio. The Veteran's entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate has been granted.

The Board has decided to remand the issue of the validity of a debt resulting from the appellant's withdrawal and/or nonattendance of credit hours during the term beginning on August 23, 2021. The decision is based on an error in satisfying regulatory or statutory duties related to the creation and calculation of the debt.

The Veteran's appeal for extending his temporary total rating due to left ankle surgery convalescence has been dismissed as he withdrew the appeal.

The Veteran's throat cancer was not caused by or the result of active service, including as due to herbicide exposure. Service connection for throat cancer is denied.

The Veteran's appeal seeking a clothing allowance for the year 2020 was dismissed due to his death before a decision could be made.

The appeal has been dismissed as the AOJ administratively approved the payment of dental care provided to the Veteran from April 9, 2020, through April 13, 2020.

The Board has remanded the claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for costochondritis due to inadequate compliance with prior remand instructions and the need for a new examination.

The Veteran's ventral hernia and bilateral hip strains are granted service connection.,Secondary service connection for bilateral hip strains is also granted. The Veteran's eczema does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

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

The Veteran's non-VA medical provider, Fall Prevention Stroke Rehabilitation LLC, treated the Veteran on September 17, 2019 for a fall risk due to lower extremity edema, knee pain, and impaired proprioception. The appeal is remanded as the AOJ did not properly develop the claim under applicable regulations.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding the service connection for periodic limb movement disorder due to the Veteran's authorized representative requesting withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's shin splints of both the right and left lower extremities are granted a disability rating of 20 percent, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has granted the Appellant's claim for accrued benefits, allowing her to be reimbursed for expenses she paid on behalf of M.K., including assisted living costs.

The Veteran's claim for a waiver of the recoupment of an overpayment debt was dismissed because he passed away, and the Board lacks jurisdiction to remand it due to the absence of a charge against his estate.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for polymyositis, finding that there is no medical opinion supporting a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected right little finger fracture, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation due to limited motion and pain without ankylosis or functional impairment.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of left and right quadriceps tears and gout due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's sinus disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection and exposure. The Board requests additional development, including a VA examination, to determine if the Veteran's current sinus condition is related to his military service, particularly his exposure to burn pits during service in Southwest Asia.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the creation and validity of the overpayment debt, as well as the amount recouped. The Veteran's challenges include issues related to the propriety of the creation of the overpayment and its validity.