Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded both issues due to inadequate opinions and the need for further development, including consideration of toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) and potential Zika virus and Epstein-Barr virus exposures.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for clarification regarding whether an earlier biopsy could have avoided partial loss of the left lung and if so, whether segmentectomy instead of lobectomy would result in less disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with notification of private treatment records and a need for further examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for dependency compensation for his daughter, who was attending an approved educational institution between the ages of 18 and 23, was denied as it was received more than a year after her initiation of college studies and after she turned 23.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's detached retina and whether his pre-existing right eye condition was aggravated by service. The case is returned for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic epididymitis, testicular pain and left testicle mass was granted a 10 percent evaluation from August 15, 2016 to January 1, 2020. From January 2, 2020, the condition is rated as requiring long-term drug therapy but not in excess of 40 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic pain syndrome of the left hand as secondary to service-connected low back strain with sacroiliitis and thoracic back strain, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Service connection for systemic arthritis is also being remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as he did not complete and return the requested updated application within one year, and there is insufficient evidence to determine his employment status.

The Veteran's left breast scar, right foot hallux valgus, and related conditions are being remanded for further development. Her hearing loss is not service-connected.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development regarding the validity of an overpayment debt and whether a waiver is warranted. Specifically, the Veteran's divorce from his former spouse was not properly notified to VA, which may have impacted the creation of the overpayment.

The Board found that the overpayment of $10,348.41 was properly created due to changes in dependents and notified the Veteran about his responsibility to inform VA of any change in his dependents.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination and to obtain private treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for increased evaluations of his service-connected hip disabilities have been denied.,Additional VA examinations are needed to assess the current severity and manifestations of the Veteran's right hip disability.

The Veteran's daughter, the Appellant, was over the age of 26 when basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35 of Title 38 of the United States Code was first established. Therefore, she is not eligible for these benefits.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the issue of entitlement to service connection for right trigeminal neuralgia. The Veteran's complete service dental records should be obtained and an addendum opinion provided based on all available evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for further development due to inadequate medical opinions and new evidence. The claims include service connection for gallbladder disease and removal, as well as secondary service connection for these conditions related to PTSD with MDD and alcohol use disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inaccuracies in the previous VA opinions and the need for additional development regarding potential radiation exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for irregular menstrual cycle with pain, endometriosis, and partial hysterectomy are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to active service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and insufficient examination, requiring further development and consideration of service connection for eye disorder.