Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has granted an initial 10 percent rating for bruxism, finding that the Veteran's interincisal range of motion is greater than 34mm and resolving doubt in his favor. The rating does not exceed this level as there is no evidence of limited lateral excursion or dietary restrictions.

The Board has dismissed the appeal because the overpayment of $5986.00 was waived in full, rendering the issue moot.

The Veteran's service-connected right knee chondromalacia patella disability is being remanded for further evaluation due to a potential worsening of the condition.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the case is not about service connection.

The Board has decided that the recoupment of severance pay by withholding VA disability compensation in the amount of $8,253.80 was proper. However, additional development is needed to accurately determine how much Federal income tax was withheld from this payment.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate August 2018 medical advisory opinion that applied the wrong legal standard as to aggravation. The Veteran's respiratory disorder is now required to be evaluated with a new medical nexus opinion using the correct legal standard and addressing whether his service-connected heart disorder and hypertension caused or aggravated his respiratory disorder.

The Board has decided that the appellant is not entitled to nonservice-connected death pension benefits due to excessive annual family income. The appeal for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits is also remanded as there are procedural issues regarding notification of denial.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her right hip disorder was denied, and her TDIU claim was also denied.

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant requested to withdraw his appeal, indicating that his issues on appeal were satisfied with a TDIU award from 2009.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for a right hand disorder is granted. The appeal regarding the issue of service connection remains remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous remand directives and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed right hip disorder.

The Board has remanded the case to consider a new SSA letter stating that the appellant applied for widow's benefits on July 15, 1992. The effective date of DIC benefits is being reconsidered.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for osteopenia, finding that there is no current disability and thus denying the claim.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for her gynecological disorder and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of unemployability solely due to service-connected disorders.

The Board has denied service connection for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) as the evidence does not support a link to active service, including exposure to herbicides. The Veteran's CML was diagnosed in 2004, many years after his discharge from active duty.

The Board has decided that the Veteran did not submit a timely VA form 9 to appeal the October 2015 Statement of the Case. The Court found this decision was incorrect and ordered the case back for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits due to a bar on eligibility caused by an AWOL period of more than 180 days and lack of compelling circumstances, as well as the character of his discharge from service.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's paralyzed vocal cords, finding that the medical evidence did not support a higher rating at any point during his lifetime.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an apportionment of his VA compensation benefits due to financial hardship on the part of the Veteran, finding that it would cause undue hardship.

The Board has granted service connection for right tonsil squamous cell carcinoma, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his active service, specifically his in-service exposure to herbicides. The appeal is granted.