Other conditions Board decisions

The claim for service connection for the cause of death is remanded due to new evidence received, but the specific exposure basis and service connection theory are not clearly defined.

The Board denied service connection for hallux valgus of the left foot as there was no evidence showing it started during or was caused by military service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because they passed away during the pendency of the appeal, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for substance abuse, finding that there is no clear medical evidence establishing that her alcohol use disorder is caused by or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate examination, and a new opinion is needed that considers the etiology of the Veteran's cecal tubulovillous adenoma and provides a thorough rationale.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for arteriosclerosis obliterans and high blood pressure is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's left elbow limitation of flexion is not rated higher than 10 percent.,Prior to July 5, 2019, the Veteran's left elbow extension was not rated higher than 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest pain and pressure are not related to service and have denied these claims.

The Veteran's LLE varicose veins are granted a higher rating, RLE varicose veins service connection is granted, and the URI claim is remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding treatment records and providing a medical opinion on the etiology of the claimed disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic dry eyes syndrome, complications of PRK surgery due to a lack of evidence showing that his condition was incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse for VA death benefits due to their marriage not meeting the legal requirements, including being less than one year prior to the Veteran's death and not legally recognized in Arizona.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for pleural plaques, including as due to asbestos exposure, should be remanded for further development and examination.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further consideration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection, increased rating, and TDIU due to incomplete development of evidence and need for a VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for syphilis and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for dependent child benefits on the basis of permanent incapacity for self-support before attaining the age of 18 due to insufficient evidence showing she was permanently incapable of supporting herself prior to turning 18.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting information regarding taxes paid by the Veteran and an audit is needed to determine the validity of the debt for recoupment of separation pay.

The Veteran's VRAP benefits were denied because he did not attend Cortiva Institute full-time during the specified period, despite being eligible for VRAP.

The Board denied service connection for a urinary disorder, but did not address secondary service connection for fibromyalgia. The Veteran's arguments do not meet the criteria for CUE.