Other conditions decisions — 2018

The Board denied service connection for pulmonary fibrosis and cause of death due to lack of evidence linking the conditions to service.

The VA Regional Office denied the appellant's claims for nonservice-connected burial benefits, a plot or interment allowance, and transportation costs as they were within the maximum allowable amounts.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being referred to the Compensation Service Director for consideration of an extraschedular TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from engaging in physical or sedentary employment.

The Veteran's claims for Horner’s Syndrome and Eagle Syndrome are remanded due to the need for a VA examination. The Veteran's left knee and ankle disabilities remain under review.

The VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach has agreed to pay for the unauthorized medical services provided by Martin County Anesthesia Group on October 27, 2009. The appeal is dismissed as there are no remaining questions of fact or law.

The Veteran's chronic prostatitis disability is being remanded for additional development due to the need for a new VA examination to assess its severity.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her hysterectomy is remanded due to the inadequacy of the December 2012 VA examination and the need for additional medical records.

The Board denied the claims for accrued benefits as the estate of the Veteran's surviving spouse is not eligible to receive these benefits under VA regulations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for nasal and neck disorders, finding that there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of residuals of a right hip injury and granted it. The issue of determining the current severity of his right shoulder impingement is also addressed.

The Board found that the overpayment of $20,434.08 was properly created due to the Veteran's failure to update his dependency status as requested by VA.

The Veteran's request to restore his competency status for VA benefits is being remanded due to the need for a psychiatric evaluation and additional medical records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information about the Appellant's service discharge, and they need more records to make a decision.

The Veteran's initial ratings for left hip tendonitis and right hip conditions have been remanded due to the need for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for costochondritis, shortness of breath, and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity have been granted. The claim for initial compensable rating for surgical scars has been remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his daily living. A new VA examination is needed to determine if he qualifies for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed nonalcoholic fatty liver and fatty liver disease was incurred during her active service, resolving all reasonable doubt in her favor.

The case is being remanded for further evaluation of the Veteran's service-connected residuals of perforated colon disability.

The Board found the debt valid and granted a waiver of indebtedness for $5,212.53 due to VA's fault in not timely removing the Veteran's spouse from his account.

The appeal for a waiver of overpayment of non-service connected disability pension benefits was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.