Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's endometriosis was denied a compensable rating from January 22, 2009 to July 23, 2014.,The Veteran's endometriosis received a maximum schedular rating of 50 percent from July 23, 2014.

The Veteran's thoracic spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent, effective February 1, 2006. The Board denied an increased rating for the thoracic spine disability prior to May 1, 2017, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter.

The Board found that the Appellant's income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate, leading to termination of her survivors' pension benefits effective March 1, 2012.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding service connection for a lung condition and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a lung condition.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to incomplete information regarding his employment history. The Board requires the Veteran to provide updated information about any work he has done during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and outstanding records, including SSA disability application details. The Veteran needs to provide a formal TDIU application and updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to April 9, 2013, for the award of service connection for psychotic disorder with adjustment disorder and depressed mood with a 70 percent rating was denied as it is not factually ascertainable that his service-connected psychiatric disability increased in severity so as to warrant a 70 percent rating within the year prior to the receipt of such claim.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of cerebral degeneration secondary to malaria was granted, with the effective date set at July 14, 2003.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a VA medical opinion regarding whether her bilateral lower extremity varicose veins were incurred in or due to active service, including all periods of active service between 1985 and the present. The opinion should address the effects of standing as a cause of varicose veins.

The Board has determined that new material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for larynx tumors, chronic laryngitis, and dysphonia. The Veteran's conditions are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the treatment of the Veteran's skin disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of right or left hip flexor pain, and there is no evidence of such prior to his claim. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the cause of death and the Veteran's treatment at VA facilities. The examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether the decubitus ulcer was caused or aggravated by the treatment received at the Memphis VAMC.

The Board dismissed the appeal for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate as the Veteran accepted the June 2020 rating decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic diarrhea, previously rated as bowel syndrome is remanded due to inadequate medical opinion and need for further examination.

The Veteran's initial rating for insomnia has been granted at a 30 percent level, effective October 27, 2015. The decision is based on the current level of impairment caused by his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his thigh and right hip bursitis, as well as limitation of flexion in the right hip, are being remanded due to a lack of proper examination during previous hearings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and missing medical records. The Veteran is requested to provide authorization for release of private treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's waiver of overpayment debt because it would be against equity and good conscience to recover the $45,380.67 overpayment.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal regarding overpayment of VA additional compensation benefits for a spouse, finding that recovery was against equity and good conscience due to the Veteran's failure to notify VA of marital changes. The decision also found no service connection issues.