Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right vocal cord paralysis, finding that it was not related to his military service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions caused or aggravated her pancreatitis.

The Veteran's overpayment of VA compensation benefits due to a retroactive reduction in benefits as a result of his felony incarceration is being remanded for further review, including the issue of whether the error was solely administrative.

The Board has determined that VA examinations are necessary to evaluate the Veteran's claimed disabilities, as some opinions in the July 2020 private opinion were not considered and further examination is needed.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his residual stab wound to the abdomen was granted with an effective date of August 27, 2013.

The Veteran's service connection claims for endometriosis and hysterectomy with residuals are granted. The claims for stroke, heart disease, and bilateral tarsal tunnel syndrome are denied.

The Board has decided that the appeal is not about service connection and must be remanded to clarify the issues on appeal in light of any updated records located.

The Board has granted service connection for a genitourinary disability, including urinary tract infections, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected urinary incontinence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, but the appellant is granted substitution for accrued benefits due to her payment of burial expenses.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected right radical orchidectomy due to seminoma has been denied. The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of any other residuals associated with the disability, and thus, no higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) was granted service connection as it is considered a variant of Parkinson's disease, and the Board found that his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during his military service likely caused his condition. The claim was decided on a direct service connection basis.

The Board has determined that the procedural steps for a contested claim have not been completed, and thus the matter is being remanded to ensure compliance with these procedures.

The Board has granted basic eligibility for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance, as well as payment of survivor's pension with special monthly pension due to the Appellant's countable income. The decision is effective from August 30, 2018.

The Board found that the Veteran's failure to report his deceased spouse's income led to an overpayment of VA pension benefits. The Board granted a waiver of recovery due to financial hardship and other equitable considerations.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior remand directives. The Veteran's claim for service connection for lupus is being reviewed again as there are insufficient medical opinions provided.

The Board has granted service connection for a respiratory disability manifested by shortness of breath and wheezing, finding that the Veteran's symptoms started during her ACDUTRA service. Service connection was denied for headaches as there is no clear evidence linking them to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral foot disorders due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the conditions. The VA examiner is requested to provide a rationale explaining whether the claimed bilateral foot conditions are related to service, including training, marches, and jogging.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed due to his death, and no service connection claim remains.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, specifically whether it is related to service or worsened by exposure during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pension benefits should be terminated due to his failure to meet the minimum active duty requirement, as he served less than six months and did not qualify for exceptions.