Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of notification regarding an overpayment debt related to the Veteran's incarceration, and for further development on the calculation of this debt.

The Board has granted an effective date of August 9, 2019 for the award of survivor's pension benefits with aid and attendance allowance. The decision is based on the appellant submitting a completed claim within one year of receiving her Intent to File.

The Veteran's interstitial lung disease was rated at 30 percent prior to July 27, 2009 and denied a higher rating. From July 27, 2009 to March 27, 2018, the Veteran received a non-compensable rating for his interstitial lung disease. The Board found that from March 28, 2018 to September 24, 2019, he was entitled to a 30 percent rating. From September 25, 2019 onward, the Veteran received a 60 percent rating for his interstitial lung disease.,The initial compensable rating of 10 percent for chronic adjustment disorder prior to July 8, 2019 and 30 percent thereafter was granted.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disability and gout, finding that the evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal of service connection for diverticulosis, constipation, diarrhea, and bloat. The claim for TBI was denied. A disability rating of 40 percent from June 17, 2019, to December 19, 2019, for bilateral hearing loss was granted.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for restless leg syndrome and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's claim is based on his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea, but VA needs to obtain additional medical records from Dr. Lovelady.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for reimbursement of loans received while attending a VR&E program, finding that VA is not obligated to reimburse/repay student loans used for personal living expenses rather than tuition and fees.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient clarification of the VA examiner's opinion regarding whether the Veteran's pre-existing heart murmur was aggravated by service. The Veteran and his representative argue that the condition may have progressed during service, but this needs further investigation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left hip disorder is being remanded due to the failure to notify her of scheduled examinations, which could have affected the outcome. The Board will reschedule the necessary examinations and provide an opinion on whether it is at least as likely as not that the left hip disorder was incurred in or caused by service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's claimed bilateral lower leg condition is secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis disability.

The Veteran's 12 fractured teeth and loss of 2 teeth are considered residuals of his in-service jaw fracture, which is granted as service connection.

The Veteran's small intestine cancer is being remanded for further development to determine if it is related to exposure to ionizing radiation during service, as he claims. The case will also be reviewed for direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to unclear diagnoses and conflicting opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a respiratory condition, gastrointestinal disability, fatigue, and lightheadedness, all of which he contends are related to his Gulf War service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hip disorder is denied.,A rating of 40 percent for service-connected lumbar strain is granted effective as of March 23, 2012.

The Veteran's left hand disability is being remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity and nature of his condition, including any new symptoms like Dupuytren's contracture.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with previous remand directives regarding a vocational rehabilitation evaluation. The Veteran needs to be provided with an evaluation that addresses his current limitations and ability to obtain suitable employment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current bilateral eye disability is related to his active duty service. A VA examination is needed to determine if there is a link between the Veteran's in-service exposure and his current condition.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Appellant died before a decision was made, and therefore has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the claim.