Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of arthritis of the back due to a lack of a VA examination, as there is evidence suggesting a possible relationship between the Veteran’s in-service injury and his current condition.

The Board denied the overpayment of VA compensation benefits, finding that the Veteran's delay in notifying VA of his divorce contributed to continued payment of erroneous awards for his former spouse and stepchild.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal regarding overpayment of VA compensation benefits, finding that the creation of the debt was valid and not solely due to administrative error. The appeal is remanded for a determination on the waiver of recovery of the overpayment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to new evidence submitted by him, including disability benefit questionnaires. The issues include evaluations for various hip and inguinal hernia conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a T12 fracture, finding that his pre-existing back injury was aggravated during his period of active service.

The Board found that the appellant was not a veteran for VA benefits purposes due to his fraudulent enlistment, and thus denied the claim.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to evaluate the severity of all TIA/stroke residuals, other than neurological disability affecting the left upper and lower extremities.

The Board denied an increase in the rating for residuals of a right 5th toe fracture, maintaining it at 20 percent since September 27, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to November 23, 2016 for a 60 percent evaluation for his service-connected ulcerative colitis was denied.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating higher than 60 percent from November 23, 2016 for his service-connected ulcerative colitis was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for esophageal cancer, due to exposure at Camp Lejeune, has been dismissed because the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied initial compensable ratings for limitation of extension in both the left and right hips due to service-connected hip strain, finding that the appellant's range of motion did not meet criteria for a compensable rating under any diagnostic codes.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Paget’s disease is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed due to ongoing medical issues and exposure history.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for residuals of colon cancer due to asbestos exposure was denied. The Board found that the Veteran’s symptoms were no more than moderate, warranting a 20% disability rating under DC 7343-7329.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for further investigation into the appellant's character of discharge.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for a stomach disability and TDIU. The Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange is presumed, but further evaluation is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the parotid gland, finding that it is due to herbicide exposure during his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Restless Leg Syndrome, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or any Gulf War exposure.

The Board granted an effective date of January 12, 2011 for the award of SMC based on the need for aid and attendance. The Veteran previously withdrew his appeal for this benefit in March 2007.