Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Veteran's net worth exceeds the statutory limit for VA nonservice-connected pension benefits, resulting in denial of his claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of an overpayment due to his incarceration, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension was denied because he did not respond to the AOJ's request for relevant information related to his income and assets.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) due to a lack of evidence showing that he has ADHD during his military service or at any time since.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's vascular condition, specifically carotid artery stenosis. The VA examiner should consider whether there is a correlation between carotid artery stenosis and coronary artery disease, which may be related to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for gastroenteritis is being remanded due to the inadequacy of previous VA examinations and the need for additional medical records.

The Veteran's left leg varicose veins are not manifested by persistent edema, stasis pigmentation or eczema. Therefore, the initial rating higher than 10 percent for left leg varicose veins is denied.

The Veteran's currently diagnosed pleural plaque is related to his in-service asbestos exposure, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorders, including gastroparesis. The examiner is to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a deviated nasal septum with residuals of a septectomy, including chronic nosebleeds from the right nostril, is being remanded due to new evidence submitted after the previous denial.

The Veteran's adenocarcinoma of the duodenum was denied service connection as there is no evidence it manifested during or within one year after his military service, and there is no indication it is related to herbicide exposure. The Board found that the medical evidence did not support a link between the condition and service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to work.

The Veteran's right index finger disability is remanded for further development and readjudication.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous directives and for additional development, including obtaining private records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal, and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits.