Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with previous directives and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran withdrew it before a decision was made.

The Board denied service connection for Hodgkin's lymphoma and a blood clot disorder of the left leg, finding no evidence to support a causal link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service or any in-service exposure.

The Veteran's claim for increased rating of GSW residuals and service connection for hair loss are both remanded due to the need for additional development, including new VA examinations and opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to glioblastoma brain tumor, which is related to his in-service herbicide exposure. The decision resolves all doubts in favor of the Veteran.

The VA denied service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the left tonsil, finding that there was no evidence linking it to herbicide exposure or any other in-service injury.

The Board has granted restoration of the Veteran's 10% ratings for degenerative joint disease of the left and right hips with limitation of flexion, effective March 16, 2015.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of pulmonary fibrosis as the appellant withdrew her appeal prior to a decision.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's eye disability, including blurry vision during migraines, is related to his service-connected migraine headaches and needs further examination for a definitive opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for numbness of the bilateral upper extremities, to include CTS, as secondary to his service-connected right shoulder disability due to lack of in-service injury or disease and conflicting medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to incomplete examination findings related to the third finger. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities affecting his right hand fingers are currently rated under specific diagnostic codes, and a new VA examination is needed to assess these conditions.

The Veteran's left hamstring tear has not resulted in limitation of abduction with motion lost beyond 10 degrees, and therefore a higher rating is denied.

The Board has granted an increased apportionment of the Veteran's monthly VA disability compensation payment to the Appellant, prior to April 1, 2019, based on her financial need and the fact that a 50% apportionment would not result in undue hardship for the Veteran.

The reduction in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation for the purpose of recouping military drill pay and the waiver of recovery of VA compensation benefits are denied.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple myeloma due to exposure to burn pits, as there was no valid appeal because the AMA and RAMP were not yet in effect when the rating decision was issued.

The Board has determined that recovery of the overpayment is against equity and good conscience, but not for the full amount. The Veteran will be required to repay $24,424.06, with no more than $2,260.72 being recovered.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC based on a need for higher level care, finding that there was no clear indication of daily health-care services being needed prior to October 10, 2018.

The Board found that the overpayment of VA compensation benefits was properly created due to the Veteran's failure to notify VA of her spouse's death, resulting in an erroneous award. The appeal is denied.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury, including strokes, as it is currently pending with the AOJ and not within the Board's jurisdiction to adjudicate.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an effective date prior to July 1, 2013, for the award of DIC benefits. The claim was received by VA on July 1, 2013, more than a year after the Veteran's death in January 2011.