Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, finding that there was no evidence linking his death to military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded the claim of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on need for regular aid and attendance due to lack of compliance with previous directives. Additional VA examinations are needed to determine if the Veteran requires aid and attendance.

The reduction of VA disability compensation benefits from June 1, 1984 to August 23, 1984 was improper.,The reduction of VA disability compensation benefits for periods of incarceration from October 1, 1980 to May 31, 1984 and after August 23, 1984 was proper.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) as there is no probative evidence linking his DVT to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for obtaining relevant medical records and for adjudicating his claim for TDIU prior to October 19, 2020.

The Board has found that further development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's chronic right and left arm disabilities. The claims are being remanded for additional medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis for a right hip disorder and finds no evidence of such in the record. The preponderance of the evidence reflects that any symptoms are attributable to his service-connected lumbar spine disability, which is already considered in the grant of service connection for sciatic and femoral radiculopathy.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen his claim for service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed loss of strength in his right leg and loss of muscle and bone mass in his left leg, finding that there is no evidence showing these conditions originated during or were otherwise related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the August 2015 rating decision is granted. The fee agreement was not timely filed, making it invalid and thus D.O. is not entitled to payment of fees via VA withholding.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development and a lack of a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC). The Veteran's claim for reentrance into a vocational rehabilitation and employment program remains denied.

The Veteran's service-connected squamous cell carcinoma, which resulted in a left pneumonectomy, prevents him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's initial ratings for right and left hip limitations of flexion prior to July 12, 2019 were denied. Ratings in excess of 10 percent are not warranted.,Starting from July 12, 2019, the Veteran's increased ratings for right and left hip limitations of flexion were also denied. Ratings in excess of 20 percent and 40 percent respectively are not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of inpatient hospital records and need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's right hip bursitis has been rated at 10 percent since May 2, 2006. The appeal is for higher evaluations for the condition.

The Veteran's right elbow injury on March 7, 2013 was considered a medical emergency due to severe pain and concern for an elbow fracture. The nearest VA facilities were not feasibly available during the emergency, and seeking treatment at a local ER or urgent care center would have been reasonable.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran has prostatitis and if it is related to his military service.

The Board has not fully complied with previous remand directives regarding the apportionment of VA disability benefits to the appellee on behalf of the Veteran's daughter, S.C. The claim is being remanded for further development and compliance with contested claims procedures.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for left lower leg lymphedema and denied entitlement to TDIU. The Veteran's service-connected condition is rated at 20 percent, effective January 30, 2006.

The Veteran's dizziness, which began during service in Iraq and has persisted since then, is considered a manifestation of an undiagnosed illness due to his service in the Southwest Asia theater. The Board granted service connection for this condition under the presumption for Persian Gulf Veterans.