Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA education benefits was not untimely. To this extent, the appeal is granted and the claim is remanded to consider the merits.

The Board dismissed the request to revise or reverse an August 1971 administrative decision on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) because the appellant did not provide specific evidence that would compel a different result. The character of the appellant’s discharge for his period of service from March 1967 to August 1969 is considered dishonorable, which constitutes a bar to payment of VA benefits.

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

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of medical expenses is being remanded due to insufficient information regarding the timeliness of his initial claim filing.

The Board has determined that the VA examination obtained in April 2020 was inadequate and requires an additional medical opinion to address the Veteran's left hand disability.

The Veteran's emergency treatment for a myocardial infarction was covered by VA as he had received medical services from the VA within the previous 24 months and met other eligibility criteria.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of squamous cell carcinoma with osteoradionecrosis of the jaw, finding that the evidence did not reach equipoise in support of the claim and concluding that it is less likely than not related to military service, including exposure to herbicide agents, lead, and asbestos.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous remand directives. The Veteran's left foot condition, including traumatic arthritis and gout, is being reviewed for service connection.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to missing information about his employment timeline and salary after September 2012. The Board requests additional documentation from the Veteran.

The Veteran's uncontrolled tremors, heat intolerance, and gait disturbance are considered residuals of in-service heat exhaustion. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and TDIU have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the nature and cause of the Veteran's heart conditions, including whether they are related to service or herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses is being remanded due to incomplete records and unclear details regarding his attempts to fill prescriptions at the VA pharmacy in Durham, NC.

The Board has denied service connection for a neck disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for ulcerative colitis due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's claim for ulcerative colitis remains pending.

The Board has not fully addressed the private medical opinion regarding the Veteran's cause of death and remands for further clarification.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no service connection issues are pending.

The Veteran's thoracic spine strain with IVDS is currently rated at 40 percent, but the Board has remanded for an earlier effective date.

The Board has granted service connection for Graves' disease, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to in-service herbicide exposure. The Veteran's private endocrinologist provided a favorable opinion linking the condition to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings on his left hip disabilities is being remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding the impact of flare-ups on his range of motion prior to December 30, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for left and right arm disabilities, claimed as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), are denied.,Claims for tinnitus and a status-post right great toe disability are remanded due to lack of evidence prior to August 22, 2017.