Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence being associated with the claims file, and a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's thoracic compression fracture preexisted service or was aggravated by service.

The Board dismissed the appeal of a waiver of recovery of Department of Veterans Affairs compensation benefits in the amount of $20,405.80 as the entire debt has been waived and there remains no justiciable case or controversy.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous directives, particularly regarding the credentials of a VA examiner who provided an opinion on the issue of insanity. The appellant's representative has not received the requested curriculum vitae.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's recurrent digestive system condition, characterized by upper abdominal and epigastric pain. Further examination is needed to determine if the condition can be linked to service or other factors.

The Veteran's mood disorder was initially rated at 30 percent prior to January 2022 and increased to 70 percent thereafter, with the Board finding that a higher rating is warranted based on his symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate examination for histoplasmosis of the lung, and a new examination is required.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a ventral hernia and for a temporary total evaluation due to treatment for a service-connected disability. The issues are being remanded because of inadequate medical opinions, need for PACT Act consideration, and inextricability with another pending appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's uncooperative response, and now requires consideration of a Navy Personnel Command Annual Retirement Point Record for the time period of February 28, 2015 to February 2016.

The Veteran's appeal regarding overpayment of pension benefits was dismissed due to his death, and no jurisdiction remains for the Board to consider the merits.