Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's MDS is related to his in-service herbicide exposure, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including myeloid leukemia and its secondary effects on other conditions, are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding potential exposure to ionizing radiation during service.

The Veteran's overpayment of $5,656 is reduced to $1,110 due to the VA's undue laxness in removing his late spouse from his VA account.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it does not have jurisdiction to review the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on December 6, 2019.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, as there was an error in the duty to assist prior to the initial decision. The case is being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has decided that the eligibility for benefits under VAs Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is remanded due to inadequate notice and an incorrect medical determination. The claim will be evaluated again based on correct statutory criteria.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low testosterone and problems conceiving, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or related to service.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA, unauthorized, emergency medical expenses incurred at Medical City Fort Worth from June 2, 2019 to June 21, 2019 is denied because he did not receive health care provided by VA within the 24-month period preceding his treatment.

The Board denied the Appellant's request to be recognized as a dependent surviving parent for substitution purposes due to her income exceeding $400 and lack of dependency determination.

The Board has determined that the decision on eligibility for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is not in compliance with the requirements of 38 U.S.C. § 5104 and must be remanded to provide proper notice.

The appellant is not the Veteran's surviving spouse, and therefore does not meet the eligibility requirements for DIC, death pension, and accrued benefits.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided by Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center between February 20, 2020, to February 24, 2020 is being remanded due to a pre-decisional statutory duty error.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's CMML is related to his in-service herbicide exposure and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected pleural plaques of the lungs have been granted a 10 percent disability rating, effective July 2, 2019. The decision is based on post-bronchodilator FVC scores.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current dental disorder for which VA compensation is payable, and thus denied service connection for a dental disorder for compensation purposes. The issue of treatment purposes remains pending as it needs to be referred to the appropriate VAMC.

The Veteran's spouse was denied an increased amount of apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits prior to April 1, 2016 based on COLA increases since 2012 and increases in the combined disability rating effective October 16, 2014. The claim was received by VA on March 4, 2016.

The Board has granted service connection for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the right and left lower extremities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal regarding the cost of medical services received at Capital Regional Medical Center on May 30, 2014. As a result, the claim is dismissed.