Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right and left lower extremity peripheral vascular disease, both secondary to heart disease. The Veteran's claim will be further developed by the RO.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied because his net worth exceeded the required limits, even though he met other eligibility criteria.

The Veteran's appeal for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at NFRMC from August 14, 2014 through August 21, 2014 is granted due to the invalidation of a previous regulation that barred such reimbursement when partial coverage was present. The Veteran remains liable under his third-party medical coverage (Medicare).

Your appeal has been dismissed because you withdrew your request to continue the case.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. §1151 were denied as there was no additional disability or aggravation caused by VA care, and the events did not meet the criteria for a claim under 38 U.S.C. §1151.

The Veteran's cause of death is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a medical opinion on the relationship between his esophageal cancer and service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate for a single Veteran with no dependent, thus he is not eligible for nonservice-connected pension with aid and attendance benefits prior to June 30, 2014.

The Veteran's lateral right thigh shrapnel wound resulted in a 40 percent disability rating from January 9, 2013. The medial right thigh shrapnel wound resulted in a 30 percent disability rating from January 9, 2013.

The Board has denied service connection for a skin condition and gastrointestinal disorder, including as due to mustard gas exposure. The case is remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's National Guard service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for gout, claimed in the left foot and left hand, is denied. The Board has also remanded his service connection claim for epididymitis due to lack of a diagnosis.

The Veteran died at a private hospital and the appellant filed for burial benefits. The claim is denied as there was no service-connected cause of death, and the legal requirements for burial benefits were not met.

The Veteran requested that his daughter, D.B., be appointed as his fiduciary. However, she was not considered due to pending criminal charges and theft allegations against her. The Board has decided to remand the case for further investigation of D.B.'s fitness as a fiduciary.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her service-connected right sacroiliac joint dysfunction and hysterectomy are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's lymphoma was not incurred or aggravated during service, and there is no evidence of herbicide exposure. Service connection for the condition is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for constipation and groin pain due to lack of a medical opinion linking these conditions to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the issue of nonservice-connected pension benefits as of January 1, 2016 due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's income and unreimbursed medical expenses.

The Veteran's bunions and heel spurs have been rated based on their current severity. The Board has found that remand is necessary for further examination to determine the current status of his dermatitis and left ulnar neuropathy.

The Veteran's Sjogren's Syndrome is granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD. The Veteran's malaria and lupus claims are denied.

The Veteran's death was in April 2001, and the appellant filed for accrued benefits more than one year after the Veteran's death. The claim is denied as it was not timely filed.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the appellant did not provide evidence of a pending claim for compensation or pension benefits at the time of his death. The appeal is denied as there are no legal grounds to award burial benefits.