Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of emphysema and an initial compensable disability rating for pleural plaques, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between his current conditions and either his active service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has decided that the reduction in VA disability compensation due to concurrent receipt of military service drill pay for FY 2015 was improper and ordered a remand to consider this matter.

The Board previously remanded the appeal to seek a medical opinion as to whether the Veteran's nicotine dependence, which is secondary to his service-connected cervical spine arthritis, could be considered for service connection. The VA examiner provided an opinion that it was less likely than not that the Veteran’s tobacco use was caused or aggravated by his service-connected neck disability. The Board has now remanded the case for a new addendum opinion from another appropriate medical professional.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lung disorder, including pulmonary lung nodules, finding that there is no current diagnosis of such condition and thus not meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer, including as due to herbicide agent exposure, is being remanded because the VA examiner did not consider direct service connection and there are no presumptive service connection provisions applicable.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient descriptions of the effects of repeated use over time and flare-ups on the Veteran's right elbow range of motion in the June 2014 and March 2018 VA examinations. The Veteran should be given an opportunity to provide any relevant private or VA treatment records.

The Board has decided that the termination of survivor pension benefits due to excessive income was improper and remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an eye disorder, senile dementia, foot disorder, and residuals of head injury were denied as there was no current disability subject to service connection.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's claimed conditions due to a lack of evidence establishing a causal relationship between his active service and these disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases for further adjudication due to unclear service connection status and need for clarification on which DCs should apply.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of complete private treatment records from the Medical Center of Plano regarding the Veteran's spinal cord injury. The Veteran must provide or authorize for release all relevant records, and if found necessary, a new medical opinion should be obtained.

The Board denied service connection for memory loss, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding service connection for a lung disorder, including as due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's death during the appeal process means that a new medical specialist opinion is required.

The Board has remanded the appellant's claim for additional accrued benefits due to incomplete evidence and inextricably intertwined issues. The RO must resolve the issue of additional pension benefits before deciding on the appellant's accrued benefits claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with respect to both a compensable disability rating for squamous cell carcinoma and TDIU. The TDIU claim is pending as it may be affected by the increased disability rating claim.

The Veteran's initial rating for right hip residuals was denied, but a 20% rating was granted subject to the laws and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits. The case is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Hodgkin's disease has been reopened, and the case is remanded due to insufficient evidence. The claim for service connection for Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is also remanded as it hinges on determining the correct diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The CLL claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the etiology of CLL in relation to exposure to ionizing radiation or asbestos during service.

The Board denied service connection for a left elbow disorder due to the lack of evidence linking any current condition to service, including active duty, ACDUTRA or INACDUTRA.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected left varicocele is being remanded due to the need for an updated VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a chest contusion and left inguinal hernia, finding that there was no causal relationship between these conditions and his May 1963 in-service fall.