Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's daughter, S.M., is not recognized as a dependent child for VA benefits due to her age and lack of evidence showing she was permanently incapable of self-support at the time she turned 18.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right arm disability, including forearm injury residuals and lateral epicondylitis must be remanded due to lack of compliance with previous remand instructions regarding scheduling of VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for the validity of a debt due to reduction in VA disability compensation for concurrent receipt of military service drill pay for FYs 2006 through 2010 and 2013 is remanded due to internal inconsistencies in audit results.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in determining an initial evaluation higher than 10 percent for right hip strain and the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to a service-connected disability. The Veteran's complaints of his hip coming out of the socket need to be addressed by a VA examiner.

The Board awarded a TDIU effective July 1, 2007. The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Court) vacated and remanded the matter due to an unclear opinion in a March 2016 VA examination report.

The Veteran is granted a disability rating of 70 percent for specific phobia, fear of heights for the entire period on appeal.,The Veteran's dry eye syndrome is granted a noncompensable rating for the entire period on appeal.

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 Veteran's service-connected mild thoracic DJD and mild thoracic spine scoliosis resulted in pain, stiffness, and difficulty in movement. The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent prior to June 2, 2010, a rating in excess of 20 percent from June 2, 2010 to October 15, 2018, and a rating in excess of 40 percent from October 16, 2018.

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

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was previously remanded, but the VA did not comply with both directives. The case is again remanded for an examination to ascertain the collective impact of his service-connected disabilities and for referral for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for chronic gastritis with helicobacter pylori prior to July 15, 2019 was denied. A 20 percent rating is granted effective from July 15, 2019.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further development regarding the Veteran's insanity during service and his character of discharge.

The Veteran's left eye cataract surgery complications are being remanded for further development due to potential negligence on the part of VA. The claim is not related to a specific exposure basis and no new rating has been assigned.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral elbow conditions, diagnosed as tenosynovitis and epicondylitis, finding that the Veteran's condition originated during his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence submitted by the appellant suggesting a relationship between radiation exposure and the Veteran's claimed conditions. The examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to service, including radiation exposure.

The Veteran's service connection claims for skin fungus of the bilateral hands, PTSD, onychomycosis and foot fungus, and pityriasis foreign folliculitis and lichen simplex chronicus on the head were denied. The claim for increased ratings for these conditions is remanded. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and the Veteran's failure to appear for a VA examination. The case is returned to the AOJ for additional development, including obtaining all current VA treatment records and scheduling an examination if the Veteran agrees.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no service connection issues were decided.

The Board is remanding the case to ensure full compliance with contested claims procedures and provide J.C. with a copy of the Veteran's VA Form 9, as well as inform him of his right to a hearing if he chooses one.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for glioblastoma multiforme, including whether it is related to herbicide exposure or secondary to service-connected conditions.