Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for his service-connected left great toe disability is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's medical expenses incurred from November 27 to December 23, 2015 at St. Luke’s Medical Center were granted as the nearest VA facility was impractical due to his severe condition and treatment needs.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for whole-body lipomas, finding that there was no evidence to support a relationship between his current lipomas and his in-service lipomas.

The Board granted an effective date of January 31, 2005 for DIC benefits as a helpless child to the appellant. The decision is based on the appellant's original claim received by VA on that date.

The Veteran's left leg varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, and post-phlebitic syndrome have been granted a 40 percent evaluation prior to June 27, 2019. From June 27, 2019 forward, the Veteran is granted a 60 percent evaluation for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board granted a waiver of overpayment for the period from May 2003 to June 2015, finding that recovery would be against equity and good conscience due to the Veteran's marriage during this time.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for her right and left hip disabilities due to inadequate development.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues related to simultaneously contested claims for DIC benefits.

The Board has remanded the DIC claim due to insufficient reasoning in a previous VA opinion regarding whether VA care or negligence caused or worsened the Veteran's fatal gallbladder cancer.

The Veteran's discharge for the period from August 1989 to February 1993 is dishonorable and serves as a bar to VA benefits based on this period of service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's skin rash has been evaluated as noncompensable, and the claim for service connection for syncope (blackouts) is denied.,Service connection for both conditions was not granted due to lack of evidence showing a direct relationship with military service.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for a leg condition is dismissed as there was no formal or informal claim filed.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized private medical treatment on February 1, 2016 was denied because the claim was not filed within 90 days after discharge from the hospital.

The Veteran's surviving spouse was entitled to benefits prior to her death, but the appellant is not a dependent child and therefore does not qualify for accrued benefits.

The Veteran's left elbow traumatic arthritis is rated at 10 percent prior to December 30, 2015 and at 20 percent from December 30, 2015 to September 22, 2019.,The Veteran's peripheral nerve damage of the left elbow was rated as noncompensable prior to September 23, 2019 and is now rated at 30 percent from that date.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for plexopathy of the left leg, finding that there was no evidence of negligence or lack of care on VA's part and that the Veteran understood the risks involved in the surgery.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the cause of death and service connection for mesothelioma.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.