Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an eye disorder as secondary to her service-connected migraine disorder. The VA examiner found no evidence of a separate eye disability and concluded that the Veteran's vision disturbances were related to her migraines.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an extension of his delimiting date for MGIB educational assistance benefits, finding that he did not present evidence showing a disability prevented him from initiating or completing a program of education during the ten-year eligibility period.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for agoraphobia as there is no current disability and the record does not contain a recent diagnosis of disability prior to his filing of the claim.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the claims of loss of limb in all four extremities, resulting in their dismissal.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right and left foot conditions, finding that they were aggravated during his active duty service.

The Board denied the waiver of recovery of Department of Veterans Affairs pension benefits in the amount of $4,116.00 due to the Appellant's failure to notify VA of her receipt of Social Security (SSA) income, which caused an overpayment and termination of her pension benefits.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as it pertains to a contractual payment rate for dental services provided under a Veterans Care Agreement (VCA). The dispute is governed by statutory and regulatory procedures that do not allow for further review by the Board.

The Board has denied service connection for TMJ syndrome due to a lack of current diagnosis, and the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service injury. The claim for neck condition is remanded as there is insufficient medical examination to determine its etiology. The claim for bruxism is also remanded as it may be secondary to TMJ syndrome.,The Board has denied service connection for TMJ syndrome due to a lack of current diagnosis, and the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service injury. The claims for neck condition and bruxism are both remanded as there is insufficient medical examination to determine their etiology.

The Board denied service connection for transient ischemic condition and bilateral nuclear sclerosis cataract, finding that these conditions were not incurred during a period of active duty or ACDUTRA. The right eye visual field defect was granted as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected headaches.,Service connection for right eye visual field defect is granted as it is proximately due to his service-connected headaches.

The Veteran's right ring finger disability is rated at 10 percent, which considers painful motion and decreased grip strength. The Board denied a higher rating as the evidence does not support an increase in evaluation.

The Veteran and the appellant were married in February 2000. The Board found that they were still considered married at the time of the Veteran's death, meeting the durational requirements for a surviving spouse under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of November 30, 2021 was denied as the claim was received by VA on December 1, 2021. The Board found that the receipt date is set and not warranting an earlier effective date.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the proposed withholding of VA benefits due to incarceration was not a final decision and the Veteran's disagreement with it did not place the issue in appellate status.

The Veteran's gallbladder removal and its residuals are being remanded for a VA medical opinion to determine if they are related to his exposure to burn pits and other toxins during service in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's service connection for anemia as secondary to his service-connected coronary artery disease is granted. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for the same disability is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's mother-in-law, B.S., is not recognized as his dependent parent for VA purposes due to her not being the natural mother or through adoption. The appeal is denied.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability, characterized by supraspinatus tendinopathy and a rotator cuff injury, is currently rated at 20 percent. The evidence does not support an increase to a higher rating as the range of motion limitations do not warrant such.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the VHA decision approving payment for non-VA care provided by Hurricane Valley Fire Rescue on May 11, 2021, is now moot since the claim was approved.

The Board found the VA medical examiner's opinions inadequate and remanded the case for further review.

The Board has denied earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for right hand strain, painful motion of the ring and little fingers, left hand strain, painful motion of the ring and little fingers, limitation of extension, right hip, and left hip strain. The Veteran's initial claims were filed on June 23, 2021.,The Board has also remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.