Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 50 percent for service-connected unspecified trauma and stress related disorder is granted, with the condition manifesting symptoms that cause occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion and requests a new VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran’s current sinus disorders, including his deviated septum.

The Veteran's eye condition, including bilateral senile cataracts and pterygium, is denied as not incurred during military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the submitted DD-214s and unsuccessful attempts to verify the decedent's service. The Department of the Army needs to be contacted for verification of the decedent's qualifying service, including all provided alternative versions of his name, date of birth, and service number.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed due to their death, and no service connection issues are addressed.

The Board denied increased ratings for a right Achilles tendon disability, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings based on moderate to marked limitation of motion.

The Veteran's appeal for an extra-schedular disability rating in excess of 40 percent for service-connected bladder disorder was denied. The Board found that the available schedular rating adequately addressed his symptoms and there were no exceptional or unusual disability picture.

The Veteran's right hand sprain and residuals of a right ring finger fracture are granted, but the compensable rating for the right ring finger fracture is denied. The TDIU claim is also denied.

The Board has determined that there was not substantial compliance with the April 2019 Board remand directives and has therefore ordered a new examination to determine the nature and cause of any dental condition, as well as VA eligibility for treatment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened, and the Board is remanding his claims for esophageal cancer and joint pain/gout. The cause of death claim is also being remanded due to its inextricability with the pending claims.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for retroactive DEA benefits, stating that she did not submit her application within a year of the January 2012 rating decision and failed to show good cause for the delay.

The Board granted service connection for a disorder affecting a finger of the right hand, finding it at least as likely as not related to an in-service injury. Service connection was denied for a skin disorder.

The Board dismissed the claim as the full benefit sought was granted in a June 2020 rating decision.

The Veteran's chromosome damage is related to his service-connected hairy cell leukemia and exposure to herbicide agents during military service. The Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) educational benefits is remanded due to outstanding DRO hearing request. The decision does not involve service connection and thus no conditions or exposure basis are applicable.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for neurofibromatosis, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between his condition and in-service chemical exposure or any of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for multiple myeloma, finding that it is proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae and tinea versicolor disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a broken right foot is granted, but the case is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's overpayment of disability compensation benefits was reduced due to his incarceration for a felony conviction. The Board granted a waiver of the overpayment, finding that recovery would violate standards of equity and good conscience.