Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for chest pain and neck condition. The Veteran's claim for reopening of previously denied claims is granted, but his claim for service connection remains pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for left ulna impairment, left radius impairment, and arthritis of the left forearm. The Veteran was granted a separate initial rating of 10 percent for limitation of left forearm supination.

The Veteran's service-connected syncope and mental disability did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, as his unemployability was attributed to substance abuse issues rather than the service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral allergic conjunctivitis has been active within the appeal period, warranting a minimum rating of 10 percent under the Diagnostic Code.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's meniscus tear of the left knee, finding that his disability has been characterized by painful motion throughout the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a disability rating for residuals of a fractured right pelvis and service connection for a right leg disability, including as secondary to the service-connected residuals of a fractured right pelvis due to inadequate VA examination reports. The issues are inextricably intertwined.

The appeal for a special home adaptation grant is dismissed because the Veteran was found eligible for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for microscopic hematuria, finding that there was no evidence of a diagnosed disability associated with this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right eye injury, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between his current eye conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of left eye surgery at a VA Medical Center has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error in obtaining an adequate medical opinion regarding secondary service connection for right testicle varicocele.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for actinic keratoses, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma, finding that his exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam is etiologically connected to these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error regarding the reduction of VA disability compensation for concurrent receipt of active service drill pay during FY 2018. The Board requests additional military pay records from DFAS or any other appropriate source.

The Board has decided to remand the issue of waiver of overpayment due to concurrent receipt of VA compensation benefits and military drill pay. The Veteran's statements regarding the validity of the debt need to be verified by contacting DFAS or other appropriate Federal records repositories.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, specifically failing to obtain relevant private treatment records. The appellant is asked to provide authorization for VA to obtain any additional evidence related to the Veteran's care and hospice services.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine the validity of his overpayment claim for $2,454.00.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding whether he is competent to handle disbursement of VA funds. As a result, the Board dismissed the matter.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a VA examination regarding the Veteran's sleep disorder, as there is insufficient evidence to determine its etiology. The claim for bilateral fallen arches remains denied due to lack of relevant new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral thigh atrophy resulting in loss of use of the lower extremities, finding that it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected pulmonary condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding the need for a medical opinion on whether the Veteran's fatal cancer may be related to his presumed exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.