Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's appeals regarding the termination of VA additional compensation benefits due to removal of a spouse, R.W., and the addition of a spouse, R.M. to the award of VA compensation benefits.

The Veteran's daughter, M.S.R, is recognized as a 'helpless child' due to her permanent incapacity for self-support prior to reaching the age of 18 based on her disabilities.

The Veteran's right foot disability, post-operative residuals of third metatarsal osteotomy with symptomatic second metatarsal disability, has been rated at 10 percent since September 1979. The Board denied a higher rating as the evidence did not show symptoms indicative of moderately severe malunion or nonunion of tarsal or metatarsal bones.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to ionizing radiation during service, specifically from the Chernobyl disaster. The claim will be referred to the Under Secretary for Benefits for further consideration.

The Veteran's disability rating for degenerative joint disease with spondylosis, L3-4 was reduced from 20 percent to 10 percent effective August 17, 2018. The Board has restored the 20 percent rating.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, finding that there was no evidence linking the intracranial hemorrhage to service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep disturbances, including sleep apnea. The Veteran's hair loss and memory loss claims have been denied.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left ring finger disability is denied as he is already receiving the maximum rating under the relevant diagnostic code.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood is characterized by occupational and social impairment, resulting in a 50 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to a potential issue with the appellant's eligibility for DIC benefits as the surviving spouse of the Veteran, specifically regarding her marriage and its validity under state law.

The claim for an effective date earlier than February 27, 2012, for the award of service connection for atrial fibrillation is denied due to a finding of no CUE in the June 1976 rating decision.

The Veteran's service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome with left sciatic radiculopathy causes loss of use in his left foot, meeting the criteria for financial assistance for an automobile and adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and SMC have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Veteran's application for TDIU prior to April 11, 2014 was denied as he maintained substantially gainful employment from August 1996 to April 16, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a chronic left eye disability and an acquired psychiatric disability due to insufficient examination reports addressing the Veteran's contentions and inservice records.

The Board has determined that the VA disability compensation payments should be reduced by $4,621.32 to recoup military separation pay, and this decision is denied.

The Veteran's cause of death was not caused by or related to his active duty service, and the Board found no evidence linking his gallbladder condition to military service.

The Veteran's service records show she was hospitalized and underwent surgery for a lung condition during her military service. The VA examiner found no current evidence of a chronic lung disability, but the Veteran testified that she continues to experience symptoms since then. The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate opinions from previous VA examinations, and requests an addendum opinion that addresses whether the Veteran's large pulmonary embolus and left lower extremity deep vein thrombosis are caused or aggravated by his service-connected Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for loss of right side maxillary teeth is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and potential SSA records.