Other conditions decisions — 2021

The appeal concerning the payment for non-VA emergency medical services provided to the Veteran on September 16, 2019 is dismissed because the claim was not adjudicated by VA and should be submitted to a VA contractor.

The Veteran's application for additional compensation for their dependent child, E.M., was denied because she turned 23 years old and was not enrolled in an educational institution at the time of her application.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the medical costs you requested have already been paid in full by VA.

The appeal was dismissed as the AOJ administratively reversed the denial of payment for non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran from July 13, 2020 to July 16, 2020.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and relevant evidence presented by the Veteran. The respiratory condition claimed as a cough and throat condition are considered related to exposure to mustard gas during active service.

The Board dismissed the appeal for reinstating survivor's pension as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to unclear service dates and a need for proper notice of the decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disorder for VA outpatient treatment purposes is dismissed because he is already receiving the benefit under another provision of law.

The Board denied service connection for hepatic steatosis and esophageal varices, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active duty service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claim for service connection for cause of death is remanded due to a lack of VCAA notice and the need for an addendum medical opinion regarding the possible relationship between the Veteran's earlier breast tissue cancer and his cause of death.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have qualifying wartime service, thus he does not meet the basic eligibility requirements for VA nonservice-connected pension benefits and the termination of his nonservice-connected pension was proper.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and no final decision can be made.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous remand directives, specifically a written paid and due audit of the Veteran's benefits for the period associated with the reported overpayments (i.e., DEA and dependent disability benefits in FY 2009 to the present).

The Board denied service connection for fatty liver disease and gout, finding no in-service injury or event relevant to these conditions. The Veteran's claims were not supported by contemporaneous medical records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for esophageal cancer, finding that there is no evidence of a link between his active service and the condition. The cause of death issue was remanded due to failure to timely receive a Statement of the Case.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for right hip surgery complications, finding no evidence of fault on the part of VA personnel.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) as it is found to have had onset during or within one year of active service.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's right foot disorder from March 30, 2009 to November 6, 2019. The previous ratings of 20 percent prior to March 30, 2009 and in excess of 30 percent after that date are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for his service-connected right elbow limited flexion and limited supination due to inadequate examination findings. The Veteran is seeking higher ratings for these disabilities, which are currently rated as 10 percent prior to December 17, 2018, and 20 percent thereafter.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral arm and leg disabilities due to new evidence submitted by his attorney, as well as the need for further examination and opinions regarding the nature of his claimed conditions.