Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the service connection for restless leg syndrome, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for TMJ is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because his attorney requested to withdraw the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran died of cardiac arrest with end stage renal disease. The Appellant sought burial benefits, but the Veteran was not receiving any VA compensation or pension at the time of his death and did not have a pending claim for such benefits. Therefore, he is ineligible for nonservice-connected burial benefits.

The Veteran's eligibility for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is being remanded due to inadequate notice in the initial decision. The matter will be reconsidered with proper notification and evaluation based on the correct statutory criteria.

The Board denied a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $2,220.73 due to fault on the part of the Veteran for not returning the attorney fees as per their agreement.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for left diaphragm paralysis was denied as he did not submit a claim prior to March 30, 2018.

Your appeal for TDIU has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate your claim as you are no longer alive.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, effective from February 1, 1996. The decision is based on new evidence showing significant exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board denied the claim for an earlier effective date for spousal aid and attendance allowance, finding that the earliest date of entitlement is July 31, 2020.

The Veteran's right-hand disability is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,VA has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed without prejudice due to their death, and the substitution request has not been ruled upon by the AOJ.

The Board has granted service connection for granuloma annulare, finding that the Veteran's condition is as likely as not first manifested during service. Service connection was denied for basal cell carcinoma due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the Veteran's attorney requested withdrawal of the appeal regarding the issue of bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for esophageal reflux, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development regarding herbicide exposure claims. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated after verifying his claimed exposure.

The Veteran's L4 nerve root injury resulting from a back injections procedure is granted compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, and the TDIU claim on an extraschedular basis is remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision, so the case is dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disorder, finding that there is no probative evidence showing a nexus between his current neck disorders and his active duty service.

The Veteran's VA benefits were terminated due to being a fugitive felon. The Board has ordered additional development to determine if the termination was proper.