Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the cases of entitlement to a compensable rating for left testicle disability and service connection for sleep apnea due to incomplete development and lack of adequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's request for an effective date prior to December 14, 2015 for the addition of his adopted daughter K. as a dependent is denied because there was no claim filed within one year of her adoption.

The Board granted the appellant's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, finding that repayment would cause undue hardship and was against equity and good conscience.

The Veteran's claim for Chapter 33 education benefits at the 100 percent rate is being remanded due to incomplete service personnel records that do not clearly indicate which periods of his active duty qualify for educational benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and review, including obtaining additional treatment records and providing an addendum opinion regarding the cause of death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU as they do not render him unemployable due to his service-connected conditions. The Board denied the claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tongue cancer, finding that new and material evidence had been received to reopen his claim. However, the Board also found that there was no causal relationship between the Veteran's tongue cancer and his military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete opinions regarding the Veteran's eye disorders, specifically choroidal neovascular membranes and retinal detachment. The VA needs to provide an addendum opinion addressing these issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations and incomplete development. The Veteran's upper extremities need further examination to determine if he has a current disability related to cold weather exposure during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left great toe disability, finding that it did not meet the criteria for service connection as there was no in-service event or disease and the current condition is not related to service-connected pes planus.

The Veteran's stepdaughter, H.L.B., is recognized as his dependent child for the purpose of additional dependency compensation starting from August 14, 2013.

The Veteran's urinary incontinence is not directly related to service or secondary to any service-connected disability, including degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine, chronic lumbar strain, and fibromyalgia. The Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability due to early tooth extraction during service is denied as there is no evidence showing that the current bone loss is related to in-service trauma or disease.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of sinus surgery, including numbness around left eye and problems with concentration, sleeping, redness, and itching was denied as there is no evidence to support that the treatment caused his additional disability or death.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining medical records, scheduling a VA examination, and adjudicating issues related to anemia rating and effective date. The TDIU claim is also being referred for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's nerve condition of the right calf is rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating as her symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to address issues related to the Veteran's hepatitis residuals, including obtaining private treatment records and VA examiner CVs. The Veteran will also be scheduled for a new VA examination with a hepatologist.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran requires aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including back pain. The Veteran's spouse testified that he needs her assistance with bathing and dressing.

The Veteran's death was not caused by his military service or any of his service-connected conditions, and there is no evidence linking the cause of death to exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to a lack of medical opinions regarding service connection and current severity evaluations.