Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in considering new evidence submitted by the appellant. The RO must now consider this evidence and issue a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability, finding that there was no evidence of trauma or disease during service that would warrant compensation.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and further investigation is needed.

The Board denied the claim for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1805 for a child born with spina bifida of a Vietnam Veteran, finding that the appellant did not have any form or manifestation of spina bifida other than spina bifida occulta.

The Veteran is challenging the recoupment process for an overpayment of $241.97 created based on her execution of 60 Unit Training Assemblies (UTAs) during FY 2014. The Board finds that a remand is required to determine if any duplicative recoupments have occurred and to generate the necessary records.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of his obstructive lung disease disability with a history of severe klebsiella pneumonia and thoracostomy tube placement times two is denied. The current evaluation of 30 percent is maintained.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) has been denied because the evidence does not show that his service-connected disabilities, considering his education and work history, preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the appellant's VA Form 9 was timely filed and will proceed to address the appeal on its merits. The issue of obtaining updated authorizations for non-VA medical providers' records is also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus, finding no evidence linking it to herbicide exposure or any other in-service event.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for peripheral vascular disease of both lower extremities due to unclear severity during the period on appeal and need for further development.

The Veteran's left ankle disability was rated at 10 percent prior to March 27, 2015 and increased to 20 percent as of that date. The appeal for higher ratings is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for VA non-service-connected disability pension benefits was denied because he did not have qualifying active military service during a period of war, and thus does not meet the eligibility requirements.

The appeal of the veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected bilateral pterygium is dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for NASH, finding that there is not enough evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board dismissed the appeals for reopening service connection claims for back pain and cold injury residuals of the bilateral feet due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran was awarded service connection for restless leg syndrome with a rating of 10 percent effective October 30, 2014. The appellant is entitled to attorney fees in the amount of 20 percent of the past-due benefits awarded.

The Board has remanded the claims for a right leg and hip disorder due to procedural issues, as well as for an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and his claimed conditions. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for the service-connected radiographic evidence of calcified pleural plaques, finding that the Veteran's FVC/FEV-1 ratio has not been below 80 percent predicted at any point during the appeal period.

The Veteran's duodenal ulcer with digestive problems resulted in moderate symptoms, including recurrent severe episodes of nausea and vomiting that occurred four or more times per year. The Board denied a higher rating as the condition did not meet criteria for a higher rating based on incapacitating episodes or anemia/weight loss.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence to verify the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during her service at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, and thus remands for further development. Additionally, a new VA examination is needed to address the relationship between the Veteran’s in-service chronic cervicitis and her subsequent gynecological problems.