Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Board denied service connection for urticaria, xerosis, and vaginitis as they are not considered to be due to a qualifying chronic disability or exposure to an environment associated with the Persian Gulf War. The Veteran's conditions were found to have pre-existed her military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal as his notice of disagreement was withdrawn in April 1968, making the November 1967 rating decision final.

The Board has determined that the matter is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues and remands it back for further action.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a VA examination to determine the current severity of her service-connected bilateral leg conditions, including residual pain.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that the matter is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues and remands it back for compliance with contested claims procedures.

The Board has determined that the issue of apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits to the appellant on behalf of his minor children is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues. The case involves a simultaneously contested claim and requires full compliance with contested claims procedures.

The Board has determined that the reduction in disability rating from 40% to 20% for residuals of a left elbow contusion was not proper, as there was no actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses at Rochester General Hospital is being remanded due to a procedural error in the adjudication process, specifically regarding the time limits for filing and abandoning claims under VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of authorization for sleep study records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left hip condition, including as secondary to his service-connected left foot disability, remains under review.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's private outpatient vascular surgeries with follow-up testing provided at BASS on August 27, 2018, September 12, 2018, and September 28, 2018 were not covered by VA due to a lack of prior authorization under 38 U.S.C. § 1703(a).

The Veteran died in March 2008 and his surviving spouse was entitled to VA death pension benefits. The Appellant, the daughter of the deceased Veteran and his now deceased spouse, filed a claim for reimbursement of medical expenses her mother incurred before her death. However, since there were no pending claims or unpaid benefits at the time of the surviving spouse's death, the Board denied entitlement to accrued benefits.

The Veteran's left eye uveitis is being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding asbestos exposure during service and a need for a VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's right pectoral tear is rated at 40 percent effective August 3, 2016. The disability was previously rated as noncompensable prior to that date.

The Veteran's appeal for VR&E benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31, Title 38 of the United States Code is remanded due to uncertainty regarding whether the Veteran’s private attorney has submitted additional argument or evidence in support of the claim.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities was denied because the Veteran failed to provide requested information and forms, leading to his abandonment of the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional notice regarding marriage requirements under VA regulations.

The Board denied service connection for a right hand injury, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the current disability and service.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his claim for payment or reimbursement of medical services received at Onslow Memorial Hospital on December 5, 2014. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.