Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied because he is not permanently and totally disabled by way of non-service-connected disabilities prior to his attainment of age 65, and payment is precluded due to his incarceration.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected chronic cough condition is remanded due to the need for another VA examination that includes DLCO testing or a proper explanation.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for his service-connected adjustment disorder is remanded due to scheduling issues and the need for a VA examination.

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's right femoral neck fracture rating was restored to 60 percent effective May 1, 2018. He also received a separate noncompensable rating for limitation of flexion of the thigh.

The Veteran's service-connected right and left knee disabilities have caused his bilateral shin splints, resulting in a grant of at least a 10 percent rating for each condition.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for lymphoma, concluding that VA did not fail to timely diagnose or treat the Veteran's condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for clarification on the Veteran's employment with Olam Group. The TDIU claim will be reconsidered after these issues are addressed.

The Board denied an apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits to the Appellant on behalf of D.E.W. because it would cause undue hardship for the Veteran and does not permit a reasonable amount to be paid to both the Veteran and an apportionee.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's multiple joint pain is related to service, including his in-service anthrax vaccination and combat experience. The VA must obtain additional medical opinions to address these issues.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for accrued benefits as there was no pending claim at the time of her mother's death, and thus no legal basis to grant the requested benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions and additional evidence needs to be obtained. The Veteran's claims for service connection and under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are both being reviewed, with a focus on whether his conditions resulted from or were aggravated by VA care.

The Board has denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for loss of use of the right arm, numbness in the right small finger, and loss of flesh between the right thumb and index finger due to a lack of evidence showing that VA's care caused additional disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disability (claimed as poor eyesight) due to lack of evidence showing an in-service injury or event related to his current diagnosed conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for an examination regarding the Veteran's asbestos exposure during service, which may have contributed to his lung cancer.

The Veteran's ventral hernia is rated at a minimum of 10 percent since December 10, 2013. The Board found that the Veteran's reports of pain are sufficient to warrant this rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to the Veteran's craniotomy for an aneurysm and subsequent stroke, including concerns about negligence in recommending surgery.

The Board has found that further remand is required to ensure compliance with the previous remand instructions before adjudication can be accomplished. The AOJ must obtain an advisory medical opinion from an independent medical examiner regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's brain cancer, specifically whether it was caused or otherwise etiologically related to his active duty exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of RSD of the LUE, as secondary to service-connected RSD of the LLE. The case will be reviewed based on a new VA medical opinion addressing the Veteran's lay assertions and whether her current RSD of the LUE is related to her service-connected RSD of the LLE.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining a VA examination from a neurology specialist to address the claims of compensation under 38U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of stroke and service connection for MdDS.