Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected fracture of anterior maxillary and labial cortex with teeth #8,9,10,23,26 due to trauma is being remanded for further evaluation. The case will be returned after compliance with appellate procedures.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of a cardiac disorder, memory problems, and sexual impairment. The reasons given were that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left upper extremity disability is at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected migraines, and thus grants service connection for this condition on a secondary basis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for post-operative residuals of abdominal adhesions, finding that there was no clear evidence of aggravation beyond its natural progression during active service.

The Board has determined that the appellant is recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse for purposes of VA benefits, based on her belief in a common law marriage and continuous cohabitation with the Veteran.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder and insomnia, is granted. Service connection for PTSD is denied. The claim of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative joint disease and chondromalacia of the right knee, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's appeal for a waiver of overpayment of compensation benefits was denied as the second request was not timely filed.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected myofascial strain to the lower bilateral paraspinal muscles is remanded due to the need for further examination and development of records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's light sensitivity is related to his service, as it may be separate from his service-connected migraine headaches and pinguecula.

The Veteran's heart condition is remanded for a VA examination to determine if it was aggravated by service. His PTSD is also remanded as secondary to his heart disorder, and he is seeking TDIU and temporary total disability.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the claim of service connection for low testosterone, including as secondary to left varicocele surgery with pain. The preponderance of the evidence does not indicate a relationship between the condition and active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's right hip disability is secondary to his service-connected fragment wounds of the bilateral lower extremities. The issue will be reconsidered after obtaining a new VA examination and considering any newly acquired evidence.

The Board has found that the Veteran does not have a current neurological disability. The gastrointestinal and cardiovascular disabilities are remanded for further examination to determine their etiology.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's income and net worth, which is needed for a proper determination of whether his VA pension benefits should be terminated.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial compensable evaluation for a skin disability and for TDIU due to additional development being needed, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding systemic therapy.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has decided that more evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran's service connection claim should proceed based on Gulf War Syndrome. The case will be sent back for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected meningitis residuals and TDIU is being remanded due to incomplete examinations and the need to obtain additional records.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with the notice and process provided by VA regarding the withholding of retroactive DIC benefits based on receipt of DOD SBP benefits. The Appellant is seeking concurrent payment of both DIC from VA and payments from SBP.