Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board has granted a rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, finding that his symptoms have caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. Service connection for ulcer condition was denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and instructed that additional medical records should be obtained from VA providers and SSA.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's left hand condition, including whether it is related to service-connected shoulder disability or an in-service injury during surgery. The VA will need to provide updated medical opinions addressing these issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's sleep disorder and its relationship to service-connected bipolar disorder. The case is now pending for further development.

The appeal for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) based on service connection for cause of death is dismissed due to the appellant's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran is seeking a higher rate of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill due to his discharge from active duty in July 2009. The claim is remanded as additional records are needed to determine if he was discharged for a service-connected disability.

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

The Veteran's initial claim for an initial compensable evaluation for aplastic anemia was denied, but he was granted a TDIU. The effective date for the award of service connection for aplastic anemia is set at November 20, 2017.,Service connection for neurobehavioral disorder remains pending and requires further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of a right total knee arthroplasty, finding that there was no negligence on the part of VA in providing medical treatment and that the LLD is not an unforeseeable event.

The Veteran's retained wire in the lateral fibula of his right lower extremity is granted service connection. His shin splints are currently rated at 10% for both legs, and this rating remains unchanged.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a dental disability, as there are outstanding medical records and an examination is needed to determine if he has a current disability related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for microvascular ischemic changes to the brain and cerebral white matter disease due to her service-connected migraines. The case is sent back for an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The VA disability compensation was properly reduced for concurrent receipt of military service drill pay and active duty pay during FYs 2013, 2014, and 2015. The appeal is denied.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to uncertainty about her current employment status and the need for additional VA clinical records. The representative will be given an opportunity to submit additional argument on remand.

The Board has remanded the claim for further development due to conflicting information about which cranial nerves are affected by the Veteran's hoarseness and swallowing difficulties. Updated VA treatment records need to be secured, and an addendum opinion from a VA examiner is required.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's neck condition, finding that it is related to an in-service injury.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an effective date prior to September 21, 2016, for the award of survivor pension benefits. The evidence did not support her assertion that she was entitled to retroactive payment of pension benefits beginning in 2006.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disability other than pes planus and TDIU due to insufficient evidence and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for TMJ has been reopened due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his TMJ.

The Veteran's claim for MGIB-SR educational assistance benefits is remanded due to a lack of clarity regarding his eligibility. The Board requests clarification from the Department of Defense (DoD) on the Veteran's eligibility based on submitted documents.