Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has decided in favor of the Veteran, finding that his myasthenia gravis is proximately caused by his service-connected non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and chemotherapy treatment for the condition. The decision grants service connection for myasthenia gravis as secondary to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases of entitlement to service connection for a skin disability, claimed as malignant skin neoplasm and hearing loss disability due to potential issues with causation and aggravation.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for her right forearm disability was denied. The rating prior to September 24, 2020 was 30%, and since then it is 60%. No new evidence or changes in service connection were presented.

The Veteran's heart attack following right ankle fusion surgery is not considered to be due to VA carelessness, negligence or similar fault. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding of additional disability resulting from VA treatment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and requests for additional information from the Veteran.

The Veteran's child S.P. was added as a dependent stepchild and is now eligible for additional compensation based on school attendance, effective June 1, 2013.

The Board found that the overpayment of VA compensation benefits was validly created due to concurrent receipt of active duty pay and VA compensation during the Veteran's period of active service from April 23, 1997 to February 22, 2001. The appeal for waiver of this debt is also denied as there is no indication of fraud, misrepresentation, or bad faith on the part of the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal for a waiver of overpayment of VA pension benefits has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if the Veteran was convicted of a felony prior to May 2013, which would affect his apportionment claim.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's status post cholecystectomy and remanded the issue of entitlement to a temporary total disability rating due to surgery necessitating convalescence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right eyelid cyst, finding that there was no evidence to support the claim and that the cyst resolved without any active disease during or due to service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected immune disorder (evolving lupus) is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and arranging for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case to clarify whether the appellant's request for a waiver of overpayment in DEA benefits has been waived or collected.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left hip limitation of extension and flexion were denied because he failed to report for a scheduled VA examination, which was necessary to reassess the severity of his disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is denied as there was no prior unadjudicated formal or informal claim and the legal preclusion due to the Camp Lejeune exposure presumption applies.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cataracts is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding potential radiation exposure during service.

The Board has determined that the matter is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues and remands the case for further development, including compliance with simultaneous contested claims procedures.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding special monthly compensation (SMC) by reason of being housebound or based on the need of regular aid and attendance before a decision was made.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate notice and incomplete service records, which could affect the character of discharge determination. The appellant's claims will be reviewed again with more complete information.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and essential thrombocythemia (ET) due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives. The case is being returned for further development.