Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current eye disabilities are aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the VA burial allowance based on a nonservice-connected death is denied. The appellant's claim for plot or interment allowance and transportation reimbursement is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's hypopharynx cancer, concluding that there is no causal relationship between his active duty service and the condition.

The Veteran's initial claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx was granted in April 2012, and he is currently receiving a 30 percent rating for this condition.,From December 5, 2013, forward, his evaluation for dysphagia associated with the cancer has been denied.

The Veteran's costochondritis has worsened since her last VA examination, and she should be scheduled for a new examination to assess the current severity of her condition.

The Veteran's claim for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) was denied in a June 2006 rating decision. The effective date of the TDIU grant is set at January 14, 2009.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck, right arm, and left arm conditions due to incomplete medical records and insufficient opinions regarding the relationship between her current conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities. The issues are related as they both involve residuals from a cerebrovascular accident.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma, right-side facial paralysis, and nerve damage of the right arm with weakness. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a finding that these conditions were related to active service or any other condition.

The Board denied the Appellant's request for a higher death pension payment rate, stating that her entitlement to SSA benefits reduced her pension payments to the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR) for a surviving spouse with no dependents.

The Veteran's throat cancer was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and the Board denied service connection.

The Veteran's DIC benefits were denied because he was not in receipt of a 100% disability rating for at least 10 years prior to his death. The appeal regarding service connection for cause of death is remanded.

The Veteran's lung disability, characterized by subpleural pulmonary nodules and effusions, has been rated as noncompensable due to his FEV-1 and DLCO results not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder and a skin condition, including dermatitis. The case is being remanded to obtain an opinion regarding the relationship between any current skin conditions and herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to follow specialized contested claim procedures, specifically notifying both parties of the Veteran's December 2019 hearing and their right to present testimony and argument. The appellant must be provided with notice and an opportunity to respond or request her own hearing.

The Board has remanded the case to determine if the USS Sterlet, where the Veteran served during his active duty, was within the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of Vietnam. If so, the appellant may be granted presumptive service connection for multiple myeloma due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for ulcerative colitis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his active service and have continued since then.

The Veteran's overpayment of VA benefits is being remanded due to the need for clarification on his drill pay days during FY 2016.

The VA correctly adjusted the Veteran's pension benefits from August 1, 2015 to February 1, 2016 due to an increase in his in-home care expenses and including his spouse's income and medical expenses. The appeal is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death during the pendency of the appeal.