Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the case due to the failure to issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC) with new, VA-generated evidence. The Veteran and their representative will be provided an opportunity to respond before the appeal is returned to the Board.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to colorectal cancer, which the Board found was related to his in-service exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. As a result, service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's deviated nasal septum was incurred in service and is granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for educational assistance benefits at a rate higher than the 90 percent rate under Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) is denied. The Veteran served at least 30 months, but less than 36 months of qualifying active duty service after September 10, 2001 and is therefore entitled to a 90% benefit level.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for an addendum opinion to address the relationship between his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and additional symptoms such as dizziness, ear discharge, frustration with difficulty hearing, and cognitive issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional examination regarding muscle function impairment related to the service-connected lipoma located over the right trapezius muscle.

The Veteran's service-connected left-hand fracture and finger injury, resulting in unfavorable ankylosis of the ring and little fingers, is granted a 20 percent rating effective from the date of claim.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for chest pain and left arm pain due to inadequate opinions provided by VA examiners. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which he contends are related to military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and readjudication, including consideration of new evidence received since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder and/or diabetes disabilities have caused or aggravated his vision problems.

The Veteran's child was added as a dependent on his VA disability compensation award effective March 6, 2018. The decision grants the request for an earlier effective date based on receipt of the Intent to File within one year.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision can be made.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for TMJ, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his active duty and current TMJ. The Veteran's assertions regarding in-service onset were not considered competent evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA opinions and the need for a TERA examination. The cause of death is listed as Acute Toxic Metabolic Encephalopathy with Dementia.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for metatarsalgia and left inguinal hernia residuals were denied, as the evidence did not support ratings greater than 10 percent. The Veteran's TDIU claim was also denied due to his ability to seek employment despite his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding service connection and a VA examination to assess the current severity of PTSD. The Veteran's claims are not decided at this time.

The Board dismissed the appeal because a full waiver of the overpayment was granted, leaving no grounds for further appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for waiver of an overpayment of educational assistance benefits, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience due to the Veteran's repayment of the debt.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received since the March 2020 Statement of the Case. The Veteran wants this appeal to be reviewed by the AOJ for consideration of all evidence.

The Board has remanded the DIC claim due to insufficient reasoning in a previous VA medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death. The DIC and service connection claims are also remanded as they are inextricably intertwined.