Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's astrocytoma is related to his service, specifically his exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. The examiner must determine if the Veteran's condition falls under the presumptive diseases associated with herbicide exposure and/or if it was caused by such exposure.

The Veteran's claim for a higher level of SMC based on the need for aid and attendance was denied as she did not meet the criteria for regular aid and assistance due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the appellant's claimed cold injury residuals, including Raynaud's syndrome. The dental condition claim is granted as the appellant meets eligibility criteria for outpatient treatment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for muscle/joint pains in the left lower extremity, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a procedural error in not obtaining a VA examination for service connection of neurological disorder. The Veteran is seeking service connection for this condition, which may be related to his exposure to explosive artillery projectiles during service.

The Board has decided that additional evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran should receive clothing allowances for the year 2017. The AOJ must obtain and upload all relevant records, including those related to orthopedic treatment.

The Board previously denied the claim for service connection for CHF. The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Court) has remanded the case due to an inadequate statement of reasons or bases regarding the adequacy of the August 2021 VA examination, which did not consider the recent holding in Spicer v. McDonough.

The Board has granted service connection for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and anemia, both found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The issue of a compensable rating for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is remanded, as well as the TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for spinal stenosis and peripheral artery disease due to procedural issues, including a fire at the National Personnel Records Center that destroyed service records. The appellant is seeking service connection for these conditions based on in-service parachute jumps.

The Veteran's right hip disability, diagnosed as arthritis within one year of separation from service, is presumed to have been incurred in service and granted.

The Board has determined that there was not substantial compliance with the September 2019 Remand directives and has ordered further remand for consideration of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical opinions and the need for an addendum opinion addressing direct service connection for reasons other than herbicide and/or asbestos exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hernia repair and right testicle condition, finding that there was no increase in severity of the pre-existing undescended right testicle condition during service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's non-custodial children and their dependency status. The case will be reconsidered after receiving additional documentation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for CLL, increased ratings for neck and back disabilities, and a TDIU due to insufficient medical opinions regarding his exposure history and disability determinations.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran, finding that her marriage to the Veteran was invalid due to legal impediment and she had knowledge of this impediment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining private medical records and providing an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's recurrent viral meningitis and Mollaret's syndrome.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left eye condition and a cataract of the left eye, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's daughter is not entitled to a month-of-death payment as the benefit is reserved for surviving spouses.

The Veteran did not have any wartime service, and therefore, he was not eligible for nonservice-connected survivor's pension benefits. The appeal is denied.