Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a growth on his back of the neck, finding that it is not related to his service.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for an extension of the delimiting date beyond May 5, 2013, for DEA benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38 U.S. Code.

The claim for service connection has been reopened due to new and material evidence. The Veteran's skin disability, including fungal infection of the feet, is remanded for further examination and development. His colon cancer is also remanded for a VA gastrointestinal examination.

The Veteran's frequent urination/polyuria is granted as a separate condition from his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.,Increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper and right upper extremities are granted effective January 10, 2020.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's breathing condition, including whether it is related to asbestos exposure during service.

The Board has decided that the discontinuation of the TDIU award from January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2013 was improper and has ordered a remand to obtain missing records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient VA examination opinions and outstanding treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and no jurisdiction remains for the Board to consider the merits of the case.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue is found to be related to his in-service herbicide agent exposure, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board found that the appellant's character of discharge from service was a bar to VA benefits due to his prolonged absence without leave (AWOL). The appeal is denied.

The Board has decided that the Appellant's August 2016 substantive appeal for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death was untimely. The case is being remanded to allow her to provide medical records from when she claims she could not file her appeal due to illness.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to decide your claims now.

The Veteran's claims for a higher disability rating in excess of 60 percent and an earlier effective date prior to May 13, 2013, were dismissed as the Veteran did not have any pending claims at the time of his death.

The Board has denied service connection for blurred vision and balance problems as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,The Veteran's TDIU claim was also remanded to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected left mandible condition due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.