Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran is seeking reimbursement for medical services he received at St. Mary's Hospital on April 27, 2017 due to a catheter issue. The appeal requires additional records from VA and private sources to fully adjudicate the claim.

Effective March 26, 2010, the Veteran's thoracic spine disability was rated at 20 percent.,From March 28, 2018, the Veteran is granted TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a respiratory disability, to include as a result from hazardous material exposure, was denied. The claim for an increased evaluation for his neck injury with surgery and degenerative conditions in the lower back is also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU between April 1, 2016 and December 8, 2018 is being remanded due to the inextricably intertwined nature of this issue with his underlying increased rating claim for MDS/AML.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right index finger amputation, finding that the criteria were not met for any greater rating.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the issue of validity of overpayment has been resolved in favor of VA, and thus there are no remaining issues for consideration.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right lung nodule, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his active service. The Board noted that the Veteran had left lobe pneumonia, bronchitis, and upper respiratory infections during service but did not find these conditions related to the current right lung nodule.

The Board has granted service connection for bruxism as secondary to service-connected PTSD, but denied service connection for a dental condition other than bruxism.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cardiac dysfunction as there is no current disability and the evidence does not support a finding of a current condition.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1805 or § 1815, finding that she did not have a diagnosis of spina bifida and her mother was not a Vietnam veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination regarding the Veteran's eye condition, which may be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus II or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's left thumb numbness is granted a separate 10 percent rating effective May 4, 2010.,The initial 10 percent rating for the left thumb fracture remains unchanged.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left breast cancer, finding that there was no evidence of a link between his active service and the development of the condition. The decision also noted that while the Veteran had been exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during his service, this exposure did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to the contaminants.

The Board has determined that the appellant's DIC benefits should be reinstated and effective from February 9, 2011. The decision also acknowledges her marriage to E.J. was void but does not grant earlier effective dates.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's respiratory disorder, which may be related to service exposure to burn pits. The AOJ is instructed to obtain medical records and schedule a VA examination.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 60 percent rating for seborrhea, effective August 24, 2015. The reduction from 60 to 10 percent was improper due to lack of CUE in the original decision.

The Board has decided that the case needs further development to determine if the Veteran's right lower extremity vascular disability, including varicose veins, is related to his military service.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood is rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.

The Veteran's death was caused by myocardial failure, atherosclerotic vascular disease, and cerebral vascular disease. There is no evidence to support that any of these conditions were service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his service-connected left kidney surgery and any lower back disability. The case will be further reviewed after these are obtained.