Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's right knee, lumbar spine, and lower extremity disabilities due to incomplete information or need for further development.

The Board denied service connection for an aneurysm disorder, bilateral hip disorder, and bilateral foot disorder as the evidence did not support a nexus to service.

The appeal for non-service connected burial benefits has been withdrawn by the Appellant's representative, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate medical examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hypertensive vascular disease. The myocardial infarction claim is inextricably intertwined with the hypertensive vascular disease claim.

The Board denied retroactive compensation for unpaid compensation, finding that the Veteran has already received all back payments owed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed actinic keratosis is not due to his military service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for dizziness and balance problems as secondary to traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable initial rating for epididymitis and an earlier effective date for TDIU due to deficiencies in the VA examination and lack of compliance with prior remand directives.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for myasthenia gravis is remanded.,The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for avascular necrosis of the right and left hips, impairment of the left thigh, and limited flexion of the left hip are remanded.,The Veteran's appeal for entitlement to specially adapted housing, a special home adaptation grant, and a TDIU is remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding the validity of a debt in the amount of $56,929 due to retroactive reduction in compensation after incarceration for felony conviction and the waiver of recovery of the debt. The decision is binding only with respect to this specific matter.

The appeal for a compensable rating for service-connected arthritis of multiple joints is dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 30 percent, effective from the date of this decision.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for cause of death due to new and material evidence provided by the Appellant. The Veteran's death was caused by his exposure to toxic herbicides, specifically Agent Orange, during his active duty in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the appellant can be recognized as the surviving spouse for purposes of VA DIC benefits due to her marriage to the Veteran, which was valid under the law of their place of residence at the time of marriage.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of records from December 2009 until March 2010, and an opinion is needed regarding whether VA failed to timely diagnose and treat the Veteran's anemia.

The Veteran's dyspepsia is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence to decide the Veteran's claim regarding his right hand and arm disability. The case is sent back for a new opinion that provides an adequate rationale.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in obtaining a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected sleep apnea had aggravated his aortic disability. A new VA addendum opinion is needed.

The Board has denied service connection for right index finger disability and left ring finger disability, but granted service connection for jaw disability (due to TMJ disorder).,Service connection was not established for the right index finger disability as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service. Service connection was also denied for the left ring finger disability due to lack of evidence showing any current disability.