Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board denied an increased apportionment in excess of $80.00 for the Veteran's spouse, finding that she did not demonstrate financial hardship warranting such increase.

The Veteran's claim for payment of medical expenses incurred from November 16 to November 18, 2004 at Sutter Solano Medical Center in Vallejo, CA is being remanded due to the need to determine eligibility under VA regulations.

The Board found that the Veteran did not disclose his active duty status accurately, leading to an overpayment of VR&E benefits. The Board determined this was due to bad faith and misrepresentation, thus denying a waiver of the debt.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of National Guard service records, which may contain information relevant to the Veteran's claim for reopening his neck condition service connection.

The Veteran's death was not recognized as caused by service-connected conditions, and the appellant did not meet the criteria for recognition as his surviving spouse for DIC or pension benefits due to her marriage occurring too late after his separation from active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's colon condition, to include residuals from colon removal, based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's skin disabilities, which may be related to service exposure. The Veteran is presumed exposed to herbicide agents but not directly associated with his diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded for further examination and evaluation of her dental disability and TMJ disability claims. Her cervical spine, left knee, right knee, and left shoulder disabilities are dismissed as she withdrew her appeals in these matters.

The Board dismissed the claim for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 as the Appellant's representative withdrew her claim during an August 2022 hearing.

The Board denied service connection for the pulmonary embolism, finding that it was not related to in-service exposure to burn pits and toxic substances like TCE.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues related to service connection for squamous cell carcinoma, including a request for substitution as claimant and the need for a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the cancer.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's skin disabilities, finding that they are etiologically related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for restless leg syndrome and dyssomnia with hypersomnia to obtain additional medical opinions regarding their relationship to service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for atrial fibrillation with supraventricular arrhythmia, finding that the Veteran's heart condition is not related to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for lymphedema and cellulitis of the left lower extremity as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected unspecified malignant neoplasm of the skin (melanoma).

The Veteran's medical services provided by MCHD and CRMC are covered due to the nature of his service-connected disability, a total and permanent service-connected disability, and the fact that VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for ulcerative colitis and diverticulitis was denied, while the issue of entitlement to TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and for further consideration of TDIU benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of substantial compliance with its November 2020 remand instructions. The Veteran's left inguinal disability is being reviewed again for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities has been dismissed because the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal.