Other conditions Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for residuals of right tongue squamous cell carcinoma, finding an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding whether the condition is related to herbicide exposure during service. The decision was based on the PACT Act.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his death.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board has dismissed it.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for cone rod dystrophy is denied. The case regarding service connection for a kidney disability is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for bunions and hammertoes of the bilateral feet, finding that while there is no direct evidence linking these conditions to service, the Veteran's consistent reports of in-service onset and eventual diagnosis have been found in favor.

The Veteran's currently diagnosed Sjogren's syndrome is at least as likely as not related to in-service toxic exposure, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's right hip disability, manifested by pain resulting in functional impairment, is found to be secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to procedural issues related to communication with the Veteran's former accredited claims agent.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to incomplete medical records and inadequate VA opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran signed an informal change of beneficiary in February 2009, which was later found to be valid. The proceeds of the Veteran's National Service Life Insurance policy are now granted to the Appellants.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to unclear reasoning in previous decisions regarding the Veteran's appendicitis and cholecystitis claims.

The Board has remanded two issues related to the Veteran's service-connected epicondylitis of the right elbow, requesting new VA examinations to determine the current severity and functional impairment.

The Board denied the claim for SMC based on need for aid and attendance of another person, finding that the Veteran was not in need of such assistance due to his ability to leave home independently and perform daily activities.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and readjudication due to incomplete information, including records from Social Security Administration (SSA) and updated income and medical expense reports.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records, specifically missing treatment records from VA facilities where the Veteran was treated for hemorrhoids. The AOJ is instructed to obtain these records and conduct further development.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and evaluation, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues related to the validity of an overpayment of VA compensation and its creation. The appeal will be reconsidered after resolving the issue regarding the discontinuance of TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate consideration of a September 2011 medical journal article in the VA examiner's opinion. Additional development is needed, including obtaining an updated VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's right hand arthritis and left hand arthritis are found to be related to active service.,The Veteran's gastritis is found to have been incurred during her active military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to pending issues under the AMA system, including whether removal of the Veteran's child G.T. from her VA compensation award was proper and the validity of the overpayment in question.