Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board has decided that the Veteran's syncope episodes are not service-connected, and has ordered a remand to gather additional evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability, specifically periodontal disease, finding that there is no evidence of loss of substance of the maxilla or mandible due to in-service trauma or disease. The Veteran did not have a compensable dental disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding a bladder condition associated with a service-connected lumbar spine disability, including obtaining medical records and opinions on whether the bladder condition is related to or aggravated by the lumbar spine disability.

The Board has determined that the VA addendum opinions are inadequate and remanded for further clarification regarding the Veteran's claims of lymphocytic lymphoma and anemia.,Specifically, the VA examiner is asked to address whether the Veteran's in-service exposure to vaccinations, environmental contaminants, or other factors caused his lymphocytic lymphoma and/or anemia.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's muscle pain disability, finding that there is an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence in favor of a nexus to service. The Veteran's reports of muscle pain during service have been consistent throughout this appeal.

The Board has decided that the case should be sent back to the AOJ for review of additional evidence, and a new decision will be made.

The Veteran's gastritis and duodenal ulcer have not been manifested by severe symptoms, continuous moderate manifestations, or chronic gastritis with multiple small eroded or ulcerated areas. Therefore, the claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of uterine fibroids due to a lack of proper notification and scheduling of an examination. The Veteran is asked to provide updated medical evidence regarding whether her uterine fibroids were aggravated during service.

The Board has determined that the matter is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues, and it is remanded for further development.

The Board has decided that the claim should be returned to the RO for consideration on the merits due to a lack of a waiver of the Veteran's right to one review on appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a new supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) due to additional evidence received after the most recent SSOC. The appellant is seeking an earlier effective date for service connection for cause of death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left finger disability and a neurological disability, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable aggravation of pre-existing conditions during service and no evidence of exposure to hazardous substances. The Board also found insufficient medical nexus opinions.

The Board has dismissed the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to the appellant's death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to January 7, 2013, for the award of service connection for lupus with chronic urticaria is denied. The Board found that no earlier effective date was warranted as the Veteran did not have a pending claim for this benefit before January 7, 2013.

The appeal was dismissed as the Veteran requested to withdraw all pending appeals.

The Board granted an extension of the delimiting date for DEA benefits beyond April 8, 2018 due to the Appellant's inability to attend school in March 2017 because of job loss and financial obligations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient compliance with a previous remand order, specifically regarding an addendum medical opinion on the etiology of bilateral cataracts and whether they are secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus and hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of bilateral lower extremity varicose veins and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's left elbow condition is related to his service-connected left shoulder strain.

The Veteran's enrollment in both an instrument rating course and a commercial pilot course was found to be simultaneous, allowing him to receive Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits for these courses.