Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of January 11, 1995 for his TDIU due to insufficient evidence showing he was not able to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to that date.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for a higher disability rating for his service-connected dysthymia versus mood disorder secondary to general medical condition, with the current 70% rating being maintained.

The Board denied a compensable initial rating for the Veteran's service-connected erythema multiforme, finding that his condition did not meet the criteria for any of the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied service connection for left and right club feet, finding that the Veteran's congenital conditions did not worsen during military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a spine disorder due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between his current condition and active duty service.

The Veteran's lung disorder, diagnosed as dyspnea, began during active service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board determined that the retroactive compensation payments for CRSC were calculated properly and denied additional retroactive CRSC payments due to the Veteran's biological children who were in school and between the ages of 18 to 23 years old, as well as his stepson.

The claim for VA death benefits is remanded due to the need for verification of the appellant's spouse's service records through the Army Board for Correction of Military Records.

The Veteran's throat disability is being remanded for an addendum opinion to determine if it was caused by his active service or aggravated (chronically worsened) by his gastrointestinal disability. The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, including duodenal ulcer, postgastrectomy syndrome, bile reflux gastritis and hiatal hernia with gastrointestinal reflux disorder, is also being remanded for an addendum opinion to address the severity of the condition, the cause of weight loss, and whether he has anemia.,The Veteran's service-connected conditions are currently rated as 20 percent disabling. The Veteran asserts that his symptoms are more severe than what is contemplated by this rating.

The Board has ordered the Veteran to provide his most recent employer's current address. The case is being remanded due to this incomplete information.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further review regarding whether the overpayment was properly created and if it was due solely to administrative error. The Veteran will be given an opportunity to submit financial information and respond to the decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to change his IWRP to include LSAT tutorial services, finding that VA had provided multiple services and resources in support of his pursuit of a Juris Doctor. The Veteran failed the Baby Bar Exam three times, resulting in dismissal from Taft University.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding service connection for an acquired cardiovascular disorder. Additional development is needed, including obtaining a new opinion from a physician.

The Veteran's death prevented the Appellant from receiving DIC and death pension benefits as she was divorced at his time of death.

The Board has found that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and restoration of ratings are inextricably intertwined with his reduction appeal. Therefore, these matters have been remanded to allow for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, thus the claim for SMC based on a need for aid and attendance is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the relationship between urinary incontinence and right varicocele, specifically whether BPH is a symptom of or attributable to the varicocele. The Veteran's urinary incontinence may be linked to his benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), which could be related to his service-connected right varicocele.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits, finding that total recovery would not violate principles of equity and good conscience.

The Veteran's appeal for payment or reimbursement of medical services received at TVHS on June 27, 2013 has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for iliotibial band syndrome of the right and left knees were denied. The Board granted separate 20 percent ratings for instability in both knees.,A rating in excess of 10 percent was not granted for iliotibial band syndrome of either knee.