Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's varicose veins were aggravated by service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's death was not recognized as a surviving spouse for DIC and death pension benefits due to the lack of valid marriage under Missouri state law, despite the appellant claiming long-term cohabitation.

The appeal for service connection of a lumbar spine disability is dismissed due to the Veteran's death before a decision was made.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for a left thigh and pelvis disorder due to inadequate examination, specifically failing to consider an in-service fall from an AmTrac vehicle during active service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions and missing records, particularly regarding the Veteran's lung condition.

The Veteran's left eye disability, which includes choroidal rupture and traumatic cataract, is rated at 40 percent. The appeal for an increased rating in excess of this has been denied.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity disorders, but has remanded the case to obtain medical nexus opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate disorder did not begin during his active service and is not related to any in-service injury or disease. Therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's bilateral foot deformities with callus formations and hammer toes, status post-surgeries, are rated at 50 percent effective since January 2001.,The Veteran's lumbar degenerative disc disease does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 40 percent.,Compensable ratings (20%) are denied for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy prior to May 2, 2012, and in excess of 20% thereafter.

The Board found the overpayment valid and denied a waiver due to lack of fault on VA's part, but finding that repayment would not cause undue hardship or defeat the purpose for which benefits were intended.

The Board has granted compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a hematoma, recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI), and urinary incontinence resulting from VA treatment between October 6, 2014 to October 23, 2014. The issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with a previous remand, and requested an addendum opinion on whether any currently diagnosed psychiatric disability was caused by or incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the case to determine if the Veteran's pre-existing myopia was aggravated by his service, and to provide a VA examination for this purpose.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for invasive ductal carcinoma, right breast due to presumed exposure to herbicides and granted service connection based on a new opinion from the Veteran's treating oncologist.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for dizziness and gastrointestinal disorder due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the onset, diagnosis, and etiology of these conditions. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection due to new and material evidence, but denied the claim as there is no causal relationship between his current condition and his active duty.

The Board has restored the disability ratings and SMC for the Veteran's neurocognitive disorder, Churg-Stauss syndrome and pulmonary fibrosis, as well as special monthly compensation (SMC) based on statutory housebound criteria.

The Veteran's right eye cataract surgery caused a loss of vision due to retinal detachment, but the Board found that he provided informed consent and thus compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is denied.

The Veteran's right and left shoulder disabilities have been rated based on limitation of motion. The Board has determined that the current ratings are appropriate, as the Veteran’s range of motion does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5201 or 5203.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for DIC benefits as she does not meet the basic eligibility requirements for recognition as a helpless child of the Veteran due to her disqualifying marriages.