Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board denied service connection for low potassium as it was determined to be a laboratory finding and not a diagnosed disability, thus failing the first element of service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient development and need for further medical opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's right ilioinguinal neuralgia and a possible separate rating for a genitofemoral neuralgia.

The Board has denied a higher rating for the Veteran's left fibula fracture and remanded the issue of a separate rating for his left knee disability. The case is now back with the Board for further review.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's request for waiver of overpayment was timely filed due to a delay in notification. The validity of the debt creation is now pending and will be remanded for further consideration.

The Veteran's Crohn’s disease is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted. Additionally, the issue of TDIU from August 10, 2015 remains pending as it could significantly impact the outcome of the increased rating claim.

The Board has decided that the creation of the debt and denial of the waiver of recovery need to be reconsidered based on new evidence.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for Special Monthly Pension (SMP) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to lack of evidence showing entitlement prior to October 13, 2015.

The Veteran's right fifth metacarpal disability is manifested by pain, spasms, numbness, cramps, fatigue, and reduced grip strength. The Board denied a compensable rating for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for cognitive disorder, finding that an additional VA medical opinion is needed to determine if his cognitive disorder is related to a service-connected disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a present disability and insufficient causal relationship to military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increase in his 10 percent rating for postoperative residuals of a torn anterior cruciate ligament and a torn lateral meniscus of the right knee is remanded due to inadequate VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral vision loss is being remanded due to the failure of the Veteran to report for a scheduled VA examination. The Board also notes that additional VA treatment records need to be obtained and another VA examination should be scheduled.

The Board has granted a 100% disability rating for amyloidosis from September 11, 2006 to March 8, 2012.

The Veteran's hysterectomy was not service-connected at the time of her surgery, so she is denied a temporary total disability rating.

The Veteran's skin disability, including basal and squamous cell carcinoma, is denied as there is no evidence of in-service onset or a connection to service. The Board found the preponderance of evidence against finding a relationship between his current condition and exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has determined that the VA Regional Office (RO) did not complete all requested development for the Veteran's claims of service connection for removal of right testicle and gastrointestinal disability other than GERD to include gastritis. The case is being remanded to address these issues.

The VA properly withheld $23,885.28 from the Veteran's disability compensation benefits to recoup his separation pay.

Your appeal for a compensable initial rating for right eye disability has been dismissed as you opted into the modernized appeals system.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for medical reimbursement for November 2016 private inpatient treatment before the Board could make a decision.