Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's dry eye condition is secondary to his service-connected sleep apnea and chronic allergic rhinitis. The VA needs to obtain an opinion that addresses these issues.

The Board found that the Veteran's income exceeded the maximum applicable pension rate for a Veteran with one dependent, and thus terminated his nonservice-connected pension benefits effective January 1, 2016. The decision also denied restoration of these benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected dysthymic disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment prior to April 17, 2013. The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for this condition effective before that date.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for his right Achilles tendon rupture was denied, but he received an increased rating to 20 percent effective from the date of his claim. He also received a 10 percent rating for his right ankle surgical scar since March 14, 2012.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a neurological condition, including transient ischemic attack and cerebral aneurysm, as well as TIA due to PTSD. The VA examiners concluded that these conditions are not related to service or any presumptive exposure.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board has granted a 30 percent initial evaluation for service-connected neuralgia of the right trigeminal nerve, but denied an increased rating in excess of 10 percent. The appeal regarding bilateral ankle achilles disabilities is remanded.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for accrued survivor's (death) pension benefits, stating that there was no indication in the record that the late-Veteran's surviving spouse had a pending claim or appeal at the time of her death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to inadequate examinations and unclear evaluations of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has found the provided opinion inadequate and requires a new addendum from the VA examiner to address specific directives put forth in previous remands.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of a left hip disorder is granted. The Board finds that the evidence received since the last final denial relates to unestablished facts necessary to substantiate the claim and raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim. However, the matter is remanded as a new VA examination is needed due to incomplete opinions in previous examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional evidence and a retrospective opinion regarding whether there is medical evidence supporting that, at least as likely as not, the Veteran had a recurrent right inguinal hernia prior to April 14, 2018.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's right lower leg disability, including service treatment records and a VA neurological examination.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a bilateral eye disability has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU). The Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's stomach cancer is related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The VA will request an independent medical expert to provide a definitive opinion.

The Veteran's appeal for payment or reimbursement of medical services received at YRMC on May 16, 2016 is denied because the care was not pre-authorized by VA and did not meet the criteria for a medical emergency.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for chronic muscle fatigue and a bilateral leg disability due to insufficient medical opinions and lack of clarity in previous examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of left breast surgery, other than scars. However, the claims for a left breast disorder and right breast cysts are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for hip strain has been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his appeal by his representative.