Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if there is a medical nexus between an in-service incurrence (to include herbicide agent exposure) and a current diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma.

The Board denied readjudication of the claim for service connection for paroxysmal atrial tachycardia because no new and relevant evidence was received, despite the Veteran submitting VA treatment records and a personal statement.

The Board granted the appellant's appeal to restore benefits for spina bifida, finding that the AOJ did not meet its burden of proof in severing the benefits.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left hip femoral acetabular impingement syndrome, finding that it is related to his in-service military service.

The Board has granted service connection for left neck squamous cell carcinoma, finding that it originated during active service due to presumed herbicide agent exposure.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the appellant's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Board has determined that remand is necessary to address pre-decisional duty to assist errors regarding the appellant's bilateral lower extremity disabilities and left ear hearing loss.

The Board has granted a waiver of debt owed for prescription copayments from November 2011 through July 2013, finding that recovery would be against equity and good conscience.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for a back disability and found that new evidence supports this reopening. However, the Board also determined that there is insufficient medical evidence to establish a link between the Veteran's current back condition and his military service.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the appellant did not provide proof of burial expenses incurred. Therefore, non-service-connected burial benefits are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected penile papules are granted a 10 percent rating, effective from the date of this decision.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and no effective date is assigned as the claimant died before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's service connection claim for basal cell carcinoma is remanded due to insufficient evidence linking his current condition to his military service, specifically the lack of a VA examination and medical opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether any current eye disability other than corneal degeneration arcus senilis is related to service. The Veteran needs a new VA examination and an addendum opinion.

The Board has granted the restoration of the apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits in the amount of $371 per month to the appellant on behalf of P.K., finding that financial hardship was demonstrated and that an apportionment would not cause undue hardship to the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to a misstatement in a previous VA examination and opinion, requiring an additional examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service did not qualify for wartime conditions, thus the veteran does not meet the eligibility requirements for survivor pension benefits.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an updated medical opinion regarding the appellant's need for aid and attendance or housebound status due to her disabilities.

The Veteran's spouse did not timely file a request for waiver of overpayment of VA pension benefits, resulting in the denial of her appeal.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the appellant, through his authorized representative, requested to withdraw the appeal.