Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for bilateral hypertensive retinopathy with papillitis has been denied. The Board found that no direct service connection was established, and secondary service connection based on hypertension is not applicable before May 26, 2008.

The Board has determined that the proper net amount of separation benefits (SSB) should be recouped from the Veteran's VA disability compensation. The decision is remanded to verify with DFAS how much money was recouped and refunded, ensuring the correct net amount is recouped.

The Board has determined that there are missing documents in the claims file, specifically a formal Notice of Disagreement and a decision regarding substitution. The case is being remanded to ensure these documents are included.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's venous insufficiency and whether it is caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development regarding the appellant's entitlement to special monthly pension (SMP) based on her need for aid and attendance, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for a nonservice-connected pension was dismissed due to their death prior to the issuance of a final decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an error in calculating the overpayment of VA benefits, and a paid and due audit is required.

The Veteran's left foot strain disability is remanded due to the inadequacy of the September 2023 VA examination, which did not consider the Veteran's reported flare-ups.

The Board dismissed the appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the cases due to additional VA treatment records being added to the claims file since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). The Veteran was asked if he wished to waive AOJ review, but no response was received. As such, the appeal is now with the AOJ for initial consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination report, and a new examination is required to assess the nature and etiology of any currently diagnosed prostatitis or other prostate/urinary conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a medical examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's Graves' disease and exposure to burn pits. The Veteran is also reminded that he must cooperate with scheduling of examinations.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's bilateral eye disorder is not service-connected, and has ordered further development to determine if it is related to his service-connected hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's additional disability, including osteomyelitis, stage II right ischial, sacral ulcer/wound, and MRSA skin infection, was caused by the January 2010 VA surgery. The AOJ must obtain updated treatment records and provide a new medical opinion addressing these issues.

The Board denied the claim for accrued benefits as the appellant failed to submit necessary evidence, including income and medical expense information.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions regarding whether strenuous exercise during basic training aggravated the Veteran's preexisting umbilical hernia.

The Board has ordered the claims file to be searched for missing documents and re-scanned, as well as requested that the Appellant submit any relevant documents she may have. The case is being remanded due to incomplete records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are not shown to preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to February 15, 2021. Therefore, the claim for a TDIU is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of wisdom teeth extraction as there was no evidence showing bone loss or trauma to the maxilla or mandible resulting from the procedure during service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a respiratory disorder due to inadequate compliance with prior remand directives and the need for further development, including a VA examination.