Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's right foot hallux valgus, status-post bunionectomy, is granted a 10 percent disability evaluation.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal as there is no current case or controversy before the Board due to a lack of an adverse decision on his part and no filed claim with VHA.

The Veteran's application for educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill was denied because he no longer qualified due to his discharge date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pension benefits from December 1, 2020 were not correctly calculated due to administrative errors and the need for a review of his income and debt. The case is being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's lymphoma (Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia) is granted as service connected due to exposure to AFFF during active duty.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for survivors' pension benefits as she did not submit required documentation to establish her eligibility.

The appeal seeking revision or reversal of a rating decision that assigned an effective date of July 29, 2020, for the grant of service connection for soft palate injury with vocal cord disorder on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) is dismissed. Entitlement to an effective date prior to July 29, 2020, for the grant of service connection for soft palate injury with vocal cord disorder is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error and the need for an addendum VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's iron deficient anemia.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right elbow disabilities, as well as left and right hand disabilities, are denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to active service or any presumptive exposure.

The Board has determined that the decision regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits was legally inadequate and there is a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The case is being remanded to provide proper notice of the decision and an adequate medical decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development regarding the validity of the overpayment debt, specifically when the Veteran began receiving Social Security benefits instead of Supplemental Security Income.

The Veteran's iron deficiency anemia is being remanded for a medical opinion to determine if it is related to his service exposure, including in Vietnam and at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a hematological disability, including myelofibrosis and anemia, finding that there was no evidence of chronicity in service or within the applicable presumptive period. The Veteran's condition is presumed to be due to exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange. However, the Board found insufficient medical nexus between his current condition and service.

The Board has remanded two issues for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for mixed germ cell tumor of the right testis and adenocarcinoma of the colon, both on a direct basis without presumptive exposure. The Veteran's claims are pending prior to the enactment of the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral lower leg shin splints due to outstanding private treatment records and additional development of the medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for an upper respiratory disability and a left forearm disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection for sickle cell trait.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's pancreatic aneurysm, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing records from Sparrow Health System (SHS) and a lack of authorization for VA to obtain relevant records. The Veteran is asked to complete forms and provide additional information.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for apportionment of her spouse's VA benefits were not properly processed due to procedural errors and lack of communication. The case is being remanded to ensure proper notification, verification of marital status, and compliance with previous remand instructions.