Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a left arm and elbow disability, including congenital proximal radioulnar ankylosis with left elbow degenerative joint disease. The Board found that the condition clearly existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disorder and a cardiac disorder, finding that the Veteran did not have current disabilities related to her military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's ventricular arrhythmia with implanted defibrillator, and further development is needed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative changes were denied. The rating for the right knee was not granted in excess of 20 percent prior to November 6, 2017, and a rating in excess of 30 percent thereafter. For the left knee, a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to July 27, 2015, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter was denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant died during the pendency of the case, and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits.

The Board has restored the Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits, finding that their discontinuance was improper due to lack of clear and convincing evidence regarding employment status.

The claim for service connection for cause of the Veteran’s death is denied as there is no evidence showing a direct relationship between his active military service and his death from acute myelogenous leukemia. The Board also found that there was no probative evidence demonstrating exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange, which would support presumptive service connection.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) effective November 25, 2009. The appeal is being remanded due to issues related to substitution as an appellant and contested claims procedures.

The appeal of the Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to procedural issues related to eligibility for substitution as a claimant. The RO must ensure full compliance with contested claims procedures and provide P.G. with previously-issued documents in T.H.'s appeal.

The Board has found that the Veteran's notices of disagreement were timely filed regarding her claims for service connection for a hysterectomy and dental disorder. However, due to the remand, a Statement of the Case must be issued on these issues.

The Board has remanded the claim due to incomplete documentation and failure to contact the Veteran for additional information.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the etiology of macular degeneration, and a supplemental opinion is needed from the VA examiner.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death, finding that there was no evidence linking the Veteran's fatal conditions to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to his own willful misconduct resulting from alcohol intoxication at the time of a motor vehicle accident.

The Veteran's right vocal cord paralysis with voice hoarseness is granted a disability rating of 30 percent, based on the development of a fibrous subepithelial mass (nodule) that has not resulted in a constant inability to speak above a whisper.

The Veteran's appeal for hearing loss was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for ulcerative colitis, finding that the Veteran's statements regarding her onset of symptoms during active duty are credible and resolving reasonable doubt in her favor.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional financial information and a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). The Veteran and the appellant submitted new evidence related to their appeal, which needs to be considered before final decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for the cause of death and death pension with aid and attendance due to insufficient medical opinions, incomplete documentation of unreimbursed medical expenses, and unclear income eligibility.

The Board has remanded the case for further development on both issues: service connection for a hernia condition and entitlement to treatment purposes for dental conditions. The Veteran's claim for dental treatment is granted due to his current 100% schedular rating.