Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Veteran's cause of death, including congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy, is found to be related to his in-service diagnosis of uveitis.,The claim for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is dismissed as the service connection for the cause of death has been granted.

The reduction from a 10 percent rating to non-compensable for gastritis with reflux esophagitis was improper, and the 10 percent rating is restored effective September 7, 2019.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further action due to incomplete records and the need to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected residuals of colon cancer and duodenal adenocarcinoma with short bowel syndrome is remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Veteran's emergency treatment for a fractured toe at Punxsutawney Area Hospital was approved, as the closest VA facility was not feasibly available and delay would have been hazardous to health.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for the cause of death and DIC benefits due to the Appellant's passing away during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has decided that the original decision cannot be located and requires remand to reconstruct the record and upload all documentation related to the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on February 20, 2020.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erythrocytosis and polycythemia vera, finding no evidence of in-service events or diseases that could be linked to these conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it does not have jurisdiction to review claims for payment of medical services provided by Menonnite General Hospital under the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP).

The appellant's claim for accrued benefits was timely filed, and the appeal is granted.

The Veteran's service was found to be under a ROTC scholarship, which does not qualify for Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits due to the four-year active duty obligation. The Board denied his claim as he did not meet the eligibility criteria.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for various hip and shin conditions have been denied. The evidence does not support the assignment of higher ratings under applicable rating criteria.

The Board has remanded two issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims for neurological disabilities of his upper and lower extremities. The remand is due to an inadequate VA examination that did not address all relevant evidence, including the Veteran's reports of symptoms.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing documents and an inability to determine if new evidence is material.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is less than 30%, so he is not eligible for additional compensation for a dependent child.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for radiation proctitis prior to April 16, 2016 and higher than 10 percent thereafter is denied. A separate 20 percent rating for rectal bleeding associated with radiation proctitis is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of service certification and the need for the appellant to challenge her spouse's exclusion from the reconstructed roster. The case will be readjudicated after the appellant provides any necessary documents.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for circulation problems of the arms and legs was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of this condition.

The Board has not provided substantial compliance with its previous remand directives regarding the issue of entitlement to a higher rate of VA pension. The AOJ is required to schedule the Veteran for a hearing before a Decision Review Officer at the RO in San Juan, Puerto Rico and send written notice of the scheduled hearing to the Veteran and his representative.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for gastrointestinal disability, vomiting and diarrhea as they have been granted in a previous rating decision.,Service connection was denied for sweating due to Persian Gulf service because it is attributed to an existing diagnosed anxiety disorder.