Other conditions Board decisions

The appellant's application to reopen her claim of Chapter 18 benefits is granted and the appeal to this extent only is allowed. The issues of entitlement to benefits under 38 U.S.C. �� 1805, 1821, and 1822 for a child born with spina bifida and other covered birth defects are remanded.

The appeal regarding medical expense reimbursement is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder, unspecified is rated at 50 percent since September 23, 2014. The Board has remanded the issues of a higher rating for adjustment disorder and an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss due to new evidence. TDIU remains on appeal.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's Fordyce's angiokeratomas, finding that it did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under Diagnostic Code 7806 due to insufficient evidence showing more than five percent of the body or exposed areas affected by the condition.

The Board has ordered additional development for the Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a right foot injury and residuals of a right elbow injury. The issues are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is about seeking an earlier effective date for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) at the (r)(1) rate, which was granted in January 2013. The Board has ordered a remand to reconsider this issue.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's emphysema may be related to his military service, specifically exposure to aircraft engine fumes while working as an aircraft mechanic. However, the VA medical opinion is inadequate and a new examination is needed.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for her service-connected total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy was denied because the evidence did not show that her condition presented an exceptional or unusual disability picture due to marked interference with employment or frequent hospitalization, and her symptoms were already contemplated within the regular schedular standards.

The Veteran withdrew all appeals related to his cold injury residuals, including the reduction of his rating from 30% to 20%. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for scoliosis due to inadequate examination and new evidence of worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for crush injury to the right hand, limitation of index finger and long finger were denied as their current disability ratings are already at the maximum allowed under VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the issues of increased rating for gunshot wound to muscle group XV and service connection for a back disability. The Veteran's claim remains pending.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's stomach disability. The case will be returned for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an abnormal tubular elongated structure within the left ischiorectal region in close proximity to the left seminal vesicle has been remanded due to a lack of a VA examination and incomplete medical records. The Board will provide the Veteran with a new examination to determine if his condition was incurred during ACDUTRA or INACDUTRA.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left hip limitations and entitlement to SMC based on need for aid and attendance due to missed VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a new VA examination and medical opinion to address the Veteran's right foot disability claims.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, as there are insufficient opinions regarding the etiology of his food allergies.

The Board found the overpayment of DIC benefits in the amount of $90,728.56 valid and denied the appeal as to its validity. The case is remanded for a new VA Form 5655 Financial Status Report.

The Board has remanded the case due to a communication issue with the Veteran's representative and will need to provide them with all relevant actions.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.