Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for pancreatic cancer was dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's appeal for a waiver of indebtedness was dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's Peyronie's disease and impotence are being remanded for further evaluation due to conflicting medical opinions. Additional evidence is needed to determine if the condition is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for DIC benefits, finding that there was not continuous cohabitation by her and the Veteran. The appellant's statements were inconsistent with the Veteran's statements.

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal.

The Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits is being remanded due to inadequate notice in the initial decision, and the need for supervision, protection, or instruction must be evaluated under the correct statutory criteria.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for adjustment disorder and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including SSA records and a new VA examination.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with your claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that his condition was incurred or aggravated by active service, including exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for urinary frequency associated with his right nephrectomy was granted, effective April 1, 2009. The previous rating decisions did not address this issue.

The Veteran is ineligible for PCAFC benefits as he can independently perform most activities of daily living without requiring personal care services.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's income for 2019 was below the National Means Test threshold, and thus he is not eligible for copay exemption in the VA healthcare system. The appeal is granted.

The Board has decided that the file is incomplete and the notifications are legally inadequate under 38 U.S.C. § 5104, necessitating a remand for further action.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cold weather injuries to his bilateral feet, left hip, and right hip due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of evidence regarding the Veteran's use of assistive devices after January 1, 2010. The Veteran is seeking an extension of his temporary total rating for convalescence following surgery for pelvic fracture and left hip strain.

The Board has determined that the evidence is insufficient to decide the claim of service connection for a right elbow condition, and thus remanded for further development including a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cold weather injuries to his bilateral feet, left hip, and right hip. The case is sent back for a new medical opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board found the overpayment of Chapter 33 education benefits for housing allowance was valid and granted a waiver, as recovery would be against equity and good conscience due to financial hardship.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hematologic disorder is caused or aggravated by his service-connected conditions, including coronary artery disease (CAD), diabetes mellitus type II (DMII), and bladder cancer residuals.

The Board has determined that the character of the Appellant's discharge from service does not entitle him to VA benefits, but finds insufficient evidence to determine if his reports are credible. The decision is remanded for further documentation and potential mental health evaluation.