Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's surviving spouse is denied survivors' pension benefits because her income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate for a surviving spouse with no dependents.

The Board has denied a higher rating for duodenal ulcer disease and a compensable rating for prostatitis, finding that the Veteran's conditions do not meet the criteria for these ratings based on the evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding unreimbursed medical expenses and income reduction to determine if the Veteran's household income exceeded the maximum allowable pension rate.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, specifically pemphigus, as it is not related to his in-service hepatitis and tinea versicolor. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the current condition began during or was aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. The Veteran's right inguinal hernia case is being reviewed for a higher rating, while her left inguinal hernia case requires additional documentation related to an upgrade of her discharge status.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral vascular disease has been reopened, but the case is still pending as it needs further examination to determine if the condition is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion and incomplete records. The Veteran's service connection claim for a left hand, ring finger disorder is pending.

The Board has granted service connection for bruxism, TMD, and onychomycosis of the bilateral foot secondary to service-connected tinnitus. The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss disability and left shoulder condition have been withdrawn.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for left arm numbness before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for chest pain and costochondritis due to insufficient examination findings and lack of development.

The Board has ordered a remand for the Veteran to undergo another VA examination due to his failure to report for previous examinations and diagnostic testing. The case will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's multiple myeloma and whether it is related to service-connected conditions. The Veteran needs a VA examination to address these issues.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development to consider all periods of active duty and ACDUTRA service, including exposure to caustic and toxic substances at Fort McClellan. The Veteran's statements regarding his in-service exposures will be considered.

The Veteran's appeal for burial allowance was dismissed because the Appellant did not file a timely VA Form 9 after receiving the January 2021 Statement of the Case.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) from May 18, 2005.,A higher initial rating for myositis of the right thigh is denied as the current rating of 10% is the highest available under the applicable diagnostic code.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an extension of his delimiting date for Chapter 33 education benefits, as none of the limited circumstances allowing for such an extension are applicable in this case.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding ionizing radiation exposure at Treasure Island and the need for further development of toxic agent exposures.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for infertility, finding no link between her current condition and any event or disease in service. The appeal was based on presumed exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, but there is no evidence of such exposure.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an effective date prior to August 30, 2016, for the award of DIC (Dependency and Indemnity Compensation) because no formal claim was received within one year of the May 2015 rating decision.

The Veteran's compensation benefits were suspended due to incarceration, and they resumed on June 19, 2007. The Board granted an effective date of June 19, 2007 for the resumption of full compensation benefits.