Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to address the Veteran's claim of service connection for his right foot skin condition, as the previous opinions were deemed insufficient due to an absence of evidence during service. The issues are remanded because substantial compliance with the Board's previous directives is lacking.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues related to increased ratings and TDIU. The Veteran's fibromyalgia-like symptoms have caused marked, near constant pain that impacts his daily functioning.

The Board has remanded the claim for HIV due to incomplete verification of service periods and lack of STRs from relevant timeframes. The Veteran's initial diagnosis is believed to have occurred during active duty, but his specific period of service needs to be confirmed.

The Veteran's cause of death, multiple myeloma, was not caused or contributed to by his military service.,The Veteran did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection based on herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to an incomplete appeal for flatfoot, left and right. The Veteran's original NOD referred to both feet, so both issues are now being addressed.

The Board has determined that the decision on whether a request for a waiver of indebtedness was timely is remanded due to missing notification letters from the Debt Management Center.

The Veteran's eligibility for transferring her Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to her dependent was denied due to not completing the required service obligation.

The Board dismissed the claim for payment of non-VA medical services performed by Aegis Science Corporation on February 17, 2020, as it has no jurisdiction to review such claims under the Veterans Community Care Program.

The Veteran is assigned to priority group 6 for treatment in the VA healthcare system for income year 2019, effective July 6, 2020.

The Board denied service connection for a mental health disability due to the lack of a current diagnosed condition, despite evidence of treatment during active duty.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses at a non-VA facility on October 17, 2020 is being remanded due to the absence of initial decisions and an incomplete record.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal for Total Disability Evaluation Based Upon Individual Unemployability (TDIU) before a decision was made.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and unclear jurisdiction, requiring further action by the AOJ.

The appeal was dismissed as the AOJ administratively reversed the denial and approved payment for non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran on August 6, 2020.

The Veteran's claim of an earlier effective date for service connection for status post trigeminal nerve injury with residual dysesthesias and pain was dismissed because the Veteran did not identify which prior decision contained clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Veteran's atonic neurogenic bladder was not caused by VA treatment, and the Board found no negligence or error in judgment on VA's part. The disability is considered to be a result of pre-existing conditions.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for payment of non-VA medical treatment claims as they have already been processed and paid by VA.

The Veteran passed away during the appeal process, and as a result, the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Veteran's surviving spouse, S.D., was previously recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse for VA purposes. However, a June 2021 decision by the RO terminated this recognition. The appeal is remanded to ensure compliance with contested claim procedures and provide necessary notices.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw her appeal prior to a decision being made.