Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board dismissed the appeal because it had no jurisdiction to review the claim for payment of non-VA medical services due to a denial in error.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for death pension benefits because her countable income exceeded the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR).

The Board denied the appellant's claim for death pension benefits because her countable income exceeded the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR).

The Board has granted service connection for squamous cell carcinoma as a progression of the Veteran's service-connected actinic keratosis.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an earlier effective date of February 21, 2020 for nonservice-connected death pension benefits at the aid and attendance rate due to her net worth exceeding the maximum limit.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for cardiovascular disorder and CLL due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran will need a VA examination to determine if his current conditions are related to service, including stress from service, or ionizing radiation exposure during active duty.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for death pension benefits because her countable income exceeded the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR).

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and no jurisdiction remains for the Board to consider the merits of the case.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and no final decision can be made on the merits of his claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cerebrovascular accident (stroke) is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding her periods of INACDUTRA in April 1996.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of any current left hand and finger disability, including chronic left radial nerve palsy and residuals of stroke with left-hand weakness and numbness. The Veteran's reports of a left hand injury in service are considered.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision can be made.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses, and the Board dismissed it as a result.

The Veteran's claims for an effective date earlier than February 8, 2012, for a total disability rating based on TDIU and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code have been dismissed as the issues were resolved in a previous Board decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting opinions on whether the Veteran's aortic aneurysm is related to his military service or service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD). The Veteran needs further examination and authorization for private records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right foot disorders, including as due to radiation exposure. The case is being sent back for further development, specifically obtaining a dose estimate from VA's Under Secretary for Health based on the Veteran's statements of his exposure.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and TDIU is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his dysthymic disorder.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder is currently rated at 50 percent from July 31, 2014 and 70 percent from October 30, 2014. The appeal for a higher rating prior to October 30, 2014 was denied, while the appeal for a higher rating from October 30, 2014 is granted.,The Veteran's adjustment disorder causes occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas since October 30, 2014. The Veteran has been found to be deficient in areas such as school, family relations, thinking, and mood.

The Veteran's obstructive airway disease is rated at a 30 percent rating throughout (from January 9, 2018), based on DLCO of 56- to 65-predicted.

The Veteran's service-connected painful callouses on both feet have been granted a 30 percent rating for the entire review period.