Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board dismissed the appeals for increased ratings for right and left hand psoriatic arthritis, as well as a TDIU claim due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's active duty service from February 2001 to May 2006 qualifies for the maximum level of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, and his claim is granted. Any outstanding payments will be provided directly to him.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's neurological disorder and its relationship to service, including exposure to Camp Lejeune contaminated water, as well as his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's CLL is currently rated as noncompensable. The Board has ordered a remand to assess the current severity of his condition, given recent enlargement of lymph nodes and reported symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of private emergency medical services received at Copper Queen Community Hospital on May 5, 2014 is denied because he was not treated in the VA healthcare system within the past 24 months.

The Veteran's service-connected DJD of the left acromioclavicular joint was denied for increased ratings in all periods specified.

The Veteran's service connection claims for lymphedema of the left arm and hand, and a blood stream infection, both claimed as secondary to her breast cancer, have been granted. The appeal is remanded for further development regarding the blood stream infection.

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

The Board has determined that the appellant's notice of disagreement was timely filed, and thus remanded for further development regarding the propriety of terminating her apportionment benefits.

The Veteran's unauthorized non-VA medical expenses for emergency treatment at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital from May 20, 2013 to May 21, 2013 are granted as the condition was a serious threat to health and VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The Veteran's medical expenses for a pilonidal abscess on March 29, 2014 were reimbursed as it was considered an emergency due to the severity of his condition and the unavailability of VA facilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims, including a new VA examination and updated employment history.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his right true vocal cord carcinoma status post (s/p) right hemicolectomy is remanded due to the need for clarification on the surgical history and residuals, as well as additional medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for upper extremities and hernia residuals are granted. The Board also remanded the issue of temporary total disability ratings for periods of convalescence following a hernia surgery.

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

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral leg disorder and insomnia are not granted. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with previous directives and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's left eye disorder and his military service.

The Board granted the Veteran's claim for reimbursement of beneficiary travel expenses incurred on February 8, 1996, due to his income not exceeding a certain threshold and because the ambulance transport was medically necessary and occurred during a medical emergency.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for gall bladder disability and cancerous colon polyps due to potential conflicts in medical opinions. The issues are now pending for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of tubal ligation, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between her current symptoms and her in-service procedure.