Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board has determined that the earliest date for an intent to file a claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance is January 29, 2016. The Veteran's eligibility for this benefit was established on that date, subject to the laws and regulations governing the payment of monetary benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for a left inguinal hernia, finding that the evidence received since the September 2002 rating decision is not new and material.

The Veteran's tonsil and tongue cancers are granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his Vietnam service.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for cause of death due to lack of evidence linking the Veteran's military service to his cancer diagnosis and subsequent death.

The Board dismissed the appeal challenging the effective date of the removal of the Veteran's late spouse from his award.

The Veteran's service-connected mood disorder is being remanded for a VA examination to assess its current severity.

The Veteran's small bowel adenocarcinoma is denied as not related to his military service, including exposure to asbestos and other chemicals.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lung condition, finding that his current lung issues are more likely due to his smoking history than any in-service exposure to asbestos.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disability, finding that there is no evidence of a disease or injury incurred in or related to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for urinary incontinence. The Veteran's claim will be further evaluated by the RO.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim that VA acted improperly in recouping special separation benefits from his VA disability compensation, as it is required by law to do so.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a head disorder, to include follicular cysts, has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the payment date prior to March 1, 2015 for a temporary 100 percent rating for right ankle surgery.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's immersion, frozen feet is at least as likely as not related to his service and granted service connection for this condition.