Other conditions Board decisions

The Board dismissed the appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right hamstring disabilities due to a lack of a diagnosis, but with evidence of functional impairment. The case is being returned for further development including obtaining an addendum opinion on the nature and etiology of the Veteran’s hamstring pain.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left lower leg condition, including calcification of the fibula and tibia, is at least as likely as not related to his in-service injury. As a result, service connection for residuals of left lower leg injury is granted.

The Board has denied service connection for a chronic eye disability and remanded the issue of eligibility for VA outpatient dental treatment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left eye disability and has remanded the issues of entitlement to increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities, as well as TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for narcolepsy with cataplexy, finding that the Veteran's current disability did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise related to service. The TDIU claim on an extraschedular basis under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b) is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Lupus erythematosus, systemic, finding that it is not related to his active duty service and there was no evidence of continuity of symptomatology within one year of separation from service.

The Board denied a waiver of indebtedness for an overpayment against the Veteran's account in the amount of $1,690.43 due to fault on the part of the debtor (Veteran) and lack of undue hardship.

The Board has remanded the claim for a TDIU prior to August 1, 2016 due to lack of a requested opinion and referral to the Director. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are being evaluated by an examiner to determine their impact on his ability to work.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral cataracts did not result in any visual impairment or incapacitating episodes, warranting a noncompensable initial disability rating.

The Veteran's cause of death is being remanded for further development to determine if his dementia and muscle atrophy are related to service. The appellant's claims for accrued benefits, including pension benefits, and service connection for the cause of death are also being remanded.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions are inadequate, and thus remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding whether any diagnosed left eye disability had its onset in service or is otherwise related to a disease or injury in service, including reported symptoms and diagnosis of solar burn as well as the documented corneal scratch during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of issues related to the Veteran's right foot disabilities, including superficial scars and surgical scars. The issue on appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for right hallux limitus/extensus is also being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disability, including sinusitis and bronchitis, and for hernias. The VA examinations conducted in September 2020 did not address whether the Veteran had separate hernia disabilities or if any current respiratory disability was incurred during her active duty service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for pancreatic aneurysm, finding that there is no evidence of secondary service connection or fault on VA's part in providing care.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to inadequate examinations in prior decisions.

The Veteran's initial rating for degenerative joint disease at L3-5 was granted at a 20 percent level prior to March 25, 2016. From March 25, 2016 to March 13, 2020, the Veteran received a 40 percent rating. The claim for an increased rating beyond this point is denied.