Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for colon cancer and special monthly compensation based on the need of regular aid and attendance due to the lack of a clear conclusion regarding whether the pathophysiology of colon cancer is at least partially understood, and because there may be a factual need for aid and attendance during her initial treatment period.

An effective date of May 14, 2002, for service connection of schizoaffective disorder with a 70 percent rating is granted.,An effective date of May 14, 2002, for compensation for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected schizoaffective disorder is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of potential service connection for hepatitis C and missing dental records. The Veteran's cause of death is also under review.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a non-initial rating in excess of 20 percent for his ventral hernia and denied entitlement to TDIU based on service-connected disabilities. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran’s service-connected conditions precluded him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has ordered additional development to obtain private treatment records related to the Veteran's cerebrovascular accident. The remand is due to the failure to conduct this necessary development.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ, finding that there was no indication of intent to file a claim prior to May 21, 2001.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for nephrosclerosis, finding that it was not related to his service or service-connected type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for multiple joint 'whole body' arthritis and a left hip disorder due to insufficient evidence in the current record. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions based on his military service, particularly parachute jumps during active duty.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, finding that there is no competent evidence establishing a nexus between any of the causes of death and his period of service.

The Board has determined that the matter is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues and remands are necessary.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left elbow lateral epicondylitis, finding that the Veteran's disability has been manifested by no more than pain with flexion to 110 degrees and extension to 60 degrees.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further development, including obtaining recent VA treatment records and scheduling an examination.

The Veteran's claim for digestive system impairment, including Barrett’s esophagus, diverticulitis, colon resection, and gallbladder removal, was granted with an effective date of May 1, 2009. The original stomach condition claim (GERD) was also granted on July 13, 2014.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's neurobehavioral effects are related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The case will be returned for further development and an adequate medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the cases for compliance with its March 2018 directives, which included obtaining additional VR&E records and determining whether a timely request for review of the denial of the Veteran's IWRP change was made. The issues will be readjudicated based on all evidence.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of cold injuries of the bilateral lower extremities as there is no evidence that these conditions are related to in-service exposure to extreme cold weather.

The Board found that the Veteran failed to provide adequate information regarding his net worth, which prevented VA from determining his eligibility for pension benefits. As a result, the decision is denied.

The Board denied recognition of the Veteran's mother-in-law as his dependent parent for VA purposes and also denied recognition of J. and R. as his dependent children for VA purposes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left eye blindness, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to his condition and no nexus between his glaucoma and active duty service.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, as claims do not survive their deaths.