Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's child reached the age of 18 in May 2018, and an apportionment of the Veteran’s VA compensation benefits to the appellant on behalf of his minor child was denied. The Board finds that VA has not fulfilled its obligations under the procedures relating to contested claims and thus remands the case for proper notice and hearing.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development regarding accrued benefits and death benefits due to the appellant's status as a legal guardian of the Veteran's minor children. The appellant is not eligible for DIC, but her claims for death benefits and accrued benefits are being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate secondary service connection opinions and a need for new etiology opinions regarding the Veteran's left leg disability.

The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to February 6, 2012 for individual unemployability has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The appeal regarding the right knee arthritis prior to June 24, 2015 was granted with conditions subject to specific regulations. Service connection for PVD of both legs was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to December 29, 2015 for the grant of service connection for esophageal cancer has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's skin disability affecting the hands and feet was found to not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent, as it did not cover at least 20 to 40 percent of his entire body or exposed areas affected, nor did he require systemic therapy during any 12-month period.

The Board denied DIC, Accrued Benefits, and Death Pension benefits due to the Appellant as she did not qualify as the Veteran's surviving spouse at the time of his death. The cause of death was determined to be unrelated to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the Veteran's right arm disability, specifically his degenerative joint disease of the right radiocapitellar joint. The Veteran contends that this condition is related to an in-service incident where he was knocked down the stairway during a fight with a prisoner.

The Veteran's heart palpitations with chest pain are considered service-connected as symptoms of her service-connected PTSD. However, she does not have a cardiovascular disorder that is related to her military service.

The Veteran's son, S.W., is receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and has a diagnosis of Autism Disorder with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The Board notes that S.W. was diagnosed with autism at a young age and may have had an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Additional development is needed to determine if these records are available and obtain them.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left parietal meningioma and parasagittal arteriovenous fistula (AVF) with headaches due to potential in-service exposure to ionizing radiation, chemicals, smoke, oil particulates, and jet fuel. The RO is instructed to obtain updated estimates of in-service ionizing radiation exposure, conduct an etiological opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's meningioma and service, and schedule a VA examination for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's penile lesions are caused or aggravated by his service-connected epididymitis. The VA is instructed to obtain an addendum opinion from a urologist and ensure all pertinent records are obtained.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's colon cancer and his service, specifically exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if there is a link.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for perforation of the right tympanic membrane, finding that there was no causal or etiological relationship between his in-service noise exposure and the current condition. The Board noted that the Veteran had a perforated tympanic membrane at separation from service but did not find evidence to support a nexus with his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of a lung disability, resulting in the dismissal of this claim.

The Veteran's death is due to cardiac arrest, septic shock, and necrotizing fasciitis. The Board has remanded the case for further evaluation of hypertension during service as a potential cause of death.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no service connection is granted.

The Veteran's application to reopen a previously denied claim for service connection for a bilateral foot condition is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.