Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Veteran's appeal for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses from March 17 to March 18, 2018 at Integris Canadian Valley Hospital was dismissed as there were no allegations of errors in the determination and no claim for benefits submitted.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of left inguinal hernia repair was denied because the evidence did not show that his disability was caused by VA carelessness, negligence, or similar fault.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer due to exposure to water contaminants during his time at Wurtsmith Air Force Base is remanded as there was no development conducted to verify the alleged exposure.

The Veteran's grave marker is damaged but not unmarked. The Board denied eligibility for a Government-furnished headstone or marker as the current privately supplied marker does not identify the Veteran as a veteran and his grave is subsequently not decorated during memorial events.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error, specifically failing to provide a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's esophageal adenocarcinoma and his active duty service.

The Veteran's nonrheumatic aortic valve stenosis with replacement is related to his service-connected coronary artery disease and exposure to Agent Orange during military service. The Board has granted the claim for service connection.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the appellant withdrew it through his authorized representative.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error, specifically failing to provide a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's esophageal adenocarcinoma and his active duty service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's competency to handle disbursement of VA funds needs further evaluation and is therefore remanded for a VA medical examination.

The Board has decided that the decision or Explanation of Payment (EOP)/Preliminary Fee Remittance Advice Report (PFAR) denying payment for medical services provided to the Veteran on November 13, 2019 is not in the file. The claim must be remanded to obtain this missing document.

The Board has decided that the decision or Explanation of Payment (EOP)/Preliminary Fee Remittance Advice Report (PFAR) denying payment for medical services provided to the Veteran on November 13, 2019 is not in the file. The claim must be remanded to obtain this missing document.

The Board has decided that the decision or Explanation of Payment (EOP)/Preliminary Fee Remittance Advice Report (PFAR) denying payment for medical services provided to the Veteran on November 13, 2019 is not in the file. The claim must be remanded to obtain this missing document.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for right gluteal tumor, as due to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune. The decision is based on the need for a VA examination and etiological opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's cholangiocarcinoma and his service, specifically exposure to liver flukes. A VA examination is needed to determine if there is a connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for venous insufficiency and lymphedema due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The Veteran contends that her hypertension caused or aggravated these conditions.

The Board has decided that the claim for a higher rating for bilateral Terrien's Marginal Degeneration should be remanded due to new VA treatment records being uploaded since the last SSOC.

The Board denied an increased disability rating for the Veteran's bilateral tibial stress response (shin splints), finding that the evidence did not show symptoms warranting a higher than 10 percent rating.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for a neck condition, which is claimed as secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine condition. The case will be returned for further development and consideration.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a sinus disability as there is insufficient evidence to determine if his current condition is related to service. The case will be returned to VA for further development, including obtaining relevant treatment records and scheduling an examination.