Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Shands Medical Center from November 5, 2012 through December 14, 2012 was denied as the claim was not timely filed and he did not meet eligibility criteria under VA policies.

The Veteran's Calcipotriene, a VA-issued skin medication for his skin disability, causes damage to his lower article of clothing. The Board granted a clothing allowance for this condition based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran is granted an earlier effective date of March 29, 2012 for the grant of service connection for T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia (leukemia) and entitlement to a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC).

The Board denied the appellant's request for earlier effective dates for death pension benefits, finding that it was reasonable for her to consume some of her net worth for maintenance during the appeal period prior to July 12, 2016.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal, and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left hand ring and little finger conditions, which may be related to his active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of residuals of rib removal has been reopened, but the claim is still denied as there are no records available to confirm the in-service rib removal surgery.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for a fracture of the left cheekbone is being remanded due to his failure to report for a VA examination and homelessness issues.

The Board has not received a copy of the January 2018 decision on appeal. The appellant's SSA records, which may be pertinent to their claim, need to be obtained and associated with the claims file.

The appeal for the Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate this matter as he died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for additional monthly education benefits in excess of $333.33 is denied as the Department of Defense has determined that he is eligible for a kicker amount of $333.33.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU prior to July 14, 2010 has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and evaluations. The issues of entitlement to an initial compensable disability rating for right small finger fracture and service connection for respiratory symptoms, to include as due to an undiagnosed illness are both pending.

The Board has remanded both issues for further development and consideration, including the provision of a medical opinion to address the Veteran's claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for HIV, finding no evidence of a link between his active duty and his current diagnosis.

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

The Veteran's appeal for throat cancer, a condition allegedly related to herbicide exposure, has been dismissed due to his death. The Board had no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his compression fracture L-4 vertebra is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional medical records.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for left and right foot hammertoes have been denied. The Board has found that the preponderance of evidence is against his claims for higher initial ratings, as he is already in receipt of the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 5282.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for pulmonary fibrosis has been dismissed because he withdrew his appeal.