Other conditions decisions — 2017

The Veteran's mood disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, reflecting moderate social and occupational impairment.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses at Delray Medical Center on December 26, 2010 was denied because the treatment did not meet the criteria for emergency services and feasible VA facilities were available.

The Board denied service connection for fatigue, weakness, mood disorder with depressive symptoms, and sleeplessness as due to an undiagnosed illness. The Veteran's conditions are attributed to known clinical diagnoses.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and no issues remain for decision.

The Veteran seeks service connection for scleroderma, which he asserts was caused by in-service exposure to chemical agents. The Board has remanded the claim due to incomplete verification of TCE exposure.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for left hip disorder, gastrointestinal disorder, and voiding dysfunction. The case will be remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to deficiencies in a previous VA examination and additional treatment records are needed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected cataracts. Additionally, he needs to be provided with a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his allergies, seborrhea, skin discoloration, nose bleeds, and gum problems, to include bleeding.

The Veteran's history of cryptococcal pneumonia, resolved without recurrences, and scarring shown on chest x-ray, is rated as a compensable disability under the criteria for interstitial lung disease or restrictive lung disease. The Veteran meets the criteria for a 10 percent rating based on FEV-1/FVC percentages.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of education benefits for Fall 2009 should be waived due to the principles of equity and good conscience being at least in equipoise.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have recognized active military service for the purpose of obtaining a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund, and thus denies the claim.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for head injury, skin condition, and broken nose as new and material evidence was not received to reopen these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected dysesthesias of the right arm, ring and little fingers is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found that the symptoms are mild in nature and do not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling VA examinations to assess his service-connected disabilities.

The appeal for accrued benefits has been dismissed as the Appellant withdrew her claim in a February 2017 statement.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation due to the need for aid and attendance and/or housebound has been dismissed because he died while his appeal was pending.

The Veteran's current spouse, N.L., is recognized as his dependent for VA purposes.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the appellant's request for a hearing, and her inability to attend the scheduled time.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses at Satilla Regional Medical Center is being remanded due to the denial based on partial coverage by Medicare. The AOJ must obtain and consider all relevant records, including medical records from the treatment period.