Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for post-operative pneumothorax with removal of multiple cysts was denied as new and material evidence had not been submitted. The request to reopen the TDIU claim prior to February 12, 2019 was also denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's liver disability is secondary to his service-connected depression or diabetes mellitus. The examiner will need to provide more detailed and comprehensive opinions on these issues.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development regarding the validity of the Veteran's $44,160.00 debt and his entitlement to a full debt waiver.

The Veteran's left Achilles tendon disability is remanded for further evaluation due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has granted benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 18 for the appellant's son due to his father's service in Thailand, but denied benefits under 38 U.S.C. �� 1805, 1821, and 1822 for spina bifida as he does not meet the criteria.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete documentation and failure to contact the Veteran regarding submitting additional evidence. The claim will be returned for further development.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal before a decision was made.

The Board denied the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for chronic residuals of ovarian cancer and SMC based on the anatomical loss of a creative organ, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his service-connected psychiatric disability was granted, and he is now receiving a 100% disability rating. The Board also found that the Veteran's TDIU claim is moot due to SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The Board has decided to remand the case for a new VA examination and medical opinion due to inadequate previous examinations, missing service treatment records, and the need to consider the Veteran's contention of his 1962 back injury aboard the USS Wasp.

The Veteran's right hip disorder, including multifocal acquired axonopathy and right hip trochanteric bursitis and chondromalacia, found on examination, is related to active duty service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to conflicting information regarding the completion of a VA Form 21-8940, which is required for adjudication. The RO will be given another chance to submit this form.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pancreatic cancer, which was listed as the cause of his death in 2013, is service-connected due to exposure to radiation during his active military service at Lake Mead, Nevada. The decision grants service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to address the Veteran's claim of service connection for his right foot skin condition, as the previous opinions were deemed insufficient due to an absence of evidence during service. The issues are remanded because substantial compliance with the Board's previous directives is lacking.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues related to increased ratings and TDIU. The Veteran's fibromyalgia-like symptoms have caused marked, near constant pain that impacts his daily functioning.

The Board has remanded the claim for HIV due to incomplete verification of service periods and lack of STRs from relevant timeframes. The Veteran's initial diagnosis is believed to have occurred during active duty, but his specific period of service needs to be confirmed.

The Veteran's cause of death, multiple myeloma, was not caused or contributed to by his military service.,The Veteran did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection based on herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to an incomplete appeal for flatfoot, left and right. The Veteran's original NOD referred to both feet, so both issues are now being addressed.

The Board has determined that the decision on whether a request for a waiver of indebtedness was timely is remanded due to missing notification letters from the Debt Management Center.

The Veteran's eligibility for transferring her Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to her dependent was denied due to not completing the required service obligation.