Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has decided that the character of the Appellant's discharge from military service is a matter to be remanded for further investigation and evidence collection.

The Board has granted a 10 percent initial rating for the Veteran's recurrent cyst near his left ear, which is rated as analogous to dermatitis or eczema under Diagnostic Code 7806. The appeal was granted on April 16, 2014.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a neurological disorder (claimed as TIA) and a cognitive disorder (claimed as Alzheimer's disease/dementia), both to include as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, due to inadequate compliance with prior remand directives.

The Board has dismissed the appeal because the appellant's timely submission of a VA Form 9 was untimely, and thus the Board lacks jurisdiction to consider the merits of the apportionment claim.

The Board denied service connection for a left arm condition, including a left elbow condition, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left wrist condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's disability characterized by high fevers, fluctuating body temperatures, and sweating and service-connected PTSD. Further examination is needed.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability evaluation for his fractured right clavicle was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in rating beyond 30 percent, which is already assigned for the period prior to September 27, 2016.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher initial disability ratings for his service-connected right and left hip disabilities due to trochanteric pain syndrome with bursitis. A new VA examination is required to assess the current severity of these conditions.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death, specifically addressing potential service connection and risk factors.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing left-hand ulnar nerve disorder was aggravated during his service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a right leg injury and numbness of the right leg, finding that there was no evidence to support these conditions were related to service.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for cause of death, finding that there was no evidence linking the Veteran's death to his asbestos exposure in service or any other service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is still necessary prior to the adjudication of the Veteran’s claim of entitlement to service connection for metastatic carcinoid tumor with mass in the mesenteric area, including as due to exposure to ionizing radiation. The AOJ must request dose information and determine if the Veteran's cancer resulted from exposure to ionizing radiation during his service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral leg disabilities due to incomplete VA examination and lack of relevant medical records.

The Board found that the termination of the Veteran's nonservice-connected pension benefits, effective March 1, 2013, was proper due to excessive income. Additionally, an overpayment in the amount of $42,005.13 was created and is now denied.

The Veteran's current urinary disability was not incurred during his period of active service, and the Board found no evidence linking it to service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for loss of sense of taste and smell, as these conditions are secondary to service-connected bilateral hearing loss or peripheral vestibular disorder. Additional development is needed to obtain a medical opinion regarding whether these conditions are proximately due to or aggravated by the service-connected disorders.

The Veteran's right knee conditions, including degenerative joint disease and meniscal tear, are rated at 30 percent from December 30, 2011 to October 14, 2019.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary to ensure all relevant VR&E files are associated with the case file and to verify participation in, and completion of, the program for which reimbursement is requested. The Veteran is encouraged to provide any evidence he may have regarding his contract with VA and payment records.