Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death, finding that Alzheimer's dementia was not related to his military service.

The Veteran's left eye disability is rated at 20 percent, and a separate 30 percent rating for asymmetry of the eyes is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a medical examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's skin condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, requiring an additional VA examination to determine if the Veteran's stroke and right eye disability are related to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral vascular disease of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, as well as his claim for TDIU due to conflicting medical evidence regarding these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bladder disability, including overactive bladder, finding that there was no causal relationship between her current diagnosis and in-service UTIs. The Board determined that the preponderance of evidence did not support the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for malaria is remanded due to insufficient evidence and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal involves his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. §1151 due to medical care provided by the VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas from September 2011 to March 2013. The Board has determined that further development is necessary and a new examination is required.

The Board has remanded the claims for esophageal cancer and cause of death due to atrial fibrillation, including a review of in-service exposure to black oil, jet fuel, and herbicide agents. The Veteran's service connection claim is based on new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's gallbladder disease is related to her service, including her deployment in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for left foot hallux valgus and right foot hallux valgus was denied. The Veteran is currently receiving a 10 percent rating for his left foot hallux valgus, which is the maximum schedular rating permitted for unilateral hallux valgus absent amputation of the great toe with removal of the metatarsal head. For his right foot hallux valgus, he received a compensable rating.

The Board has granted service connection for dry eye syndrome and remanded the cases of left eye cataracts and a higher rating for loss of the right eye.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal regarding overpayment of VA compensation benefits and waiver of recovery. The overpayment was created due to the Veteran's delay in reporting his spouse's death, resulting in an overpayment that was not against equity and good conscience.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for memory loss and trouble sleeping, finding that these symptoms are part of his service-connected PTSD. The Board has also remanded the issues regarding skin disorder (to include porphyria cutanea tarda), left ankle disability, and right ankle disability.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for chronic myeloid leukemia, including as due to herbicide exposure, due to inadequate VA examination opinions and the need for further clarification.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an intestinal disorder, finding that it was not related to his service or service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to improper development and lack of a determination on eligibility for dental treatment. The Veteran needs to be scheduled for an appointment with the VAMC to determine his eligibility, and updated VA treatment records should also be obtained.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, requiring a new opinion on whether the Veteran's back disability is related to service.

The Board has determined that the retroactive reductions of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits to the 10 percent level effective the 61st days of his incarcerations were proper. The matter of waiver of recovery of an overpayment of $48,223.42 is dismissed as the entire debt has been waived.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete opinions regarding whether preexisting scoliosis was aggravated by service. The Veteran needs a new VA examination with a medical doctor who will provide an opinion on these issues.