Other conditions Board decisions

The Board previously remanded the case for further development, including referring the Veteran's TDIU claim prior to August 6, 2013 to VA’s Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration. The AOJ did not comply with all directives and applied an incorrect standard.

The Board has granted an initial increased rating of 70 percent for the service-connected unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, effective October 1, 2014.

The Board has ordered a dose assessment from the Under Secretary for Health regarding the Veteran's exposure to toxic materials in service, including ionizing radiation. The case is also remanded for an examination and opinion on whether her breast cancer is due to these exposures.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a hernia disability, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his hernia and his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a bilateral eye disability has been denied as his conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's meralgia paresthetica of both lower extremities has been rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that this rating is appropriate based on the evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the dates of incarceration and parole, which affect the calculation of the overpayment. The Veteran's challenges regarding the creation and amount of his overpayment need to be addressed.

The Veteran's coronary arteriosclerosis is presumed to be due to in-service herbicide exposure, and service connection for this condition is granted. The hearing loss disability case is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of records pertaining to the Veteran's use of educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30 and Chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill. The AOJ is required to locate all relevant records and prepare an accounting of the Veteran's use of these benefits.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for ventral hernia residuals and his claim for service connection for bilateral cataracts removal are both remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for parotid gland cancer, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his active duty service and the condition. The Board also found insufficient evidence to establish a direct service connection due to lack of credible medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and development, and will consider both old and new rating criteria for urticaria.

The Board has granted service connection for a disability manifested by earaches, finding that the osteomas resulting in ear pain are likely due to the use of hearing aids to treat his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for stroke, left-side paralysis, and memory loss due to insufficient development. The Veteran's assertions are that these conditions are related to his in-service drug abuse.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for Dercum’s Disease is being remanded and referred to VA's Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration due to the need for a new examination by a dermatologist.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to unresolved issues regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides and the relationship between his cancers and his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for restrictive lung disease and entitlement to TDIU due to outstanding private treatment records. The Veteran is required to provide updated VA Form 21-4142s for Dr. A.S. at Knoxville Heart Group, North Knoxville Medical Center, and Summit Medical Group.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits as he did not meet the basic eligibility requirements due to lack of qualifying wartime service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left eye disorder, including strabismus and amblyopia. The decision concluded that there is clear and unmistakable evidence showing that the Veteran had pre-existing left eye amblyopia which was not aggravated by service.