Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hole in the upper jaw, dental disability for compensation purposes, and nasal/sinus disability due to new evidence received after a previous denial.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the finding of incompetence has been dismissed as it was already granted in a previous rating decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder was granted with an effective date of March 25, 2009. The disability existed at the time of his initial claim.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for his service-connected arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, including bilateral carotid artery stenosis and aortic stenosis, from February 28, 2020 is remanded due to procedural errors in the initial decision.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical services received at Amery Regional Medical Center was dismissed because the Board does not have jurisdiction to review prior authorization disputes.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to procedural errors and unclear information regarding the Veteran's drill days. The overpayment issue will be reconsidered, including a review of administrative error claims.

The appellant's claim for VA survivor's pension benefits is being remanded due to procedural issues and the need to consider additional evidence submitted by her.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error regarding the Veteran's claimed exposure to Agent Orange during service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for squamous cell carcinoma, which he contends was related to his service-connected prurigo and possible herbicide exposure.

The appeal for benefits under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is dismissed due to the Veteran's death prior to final approval and designation into the program.

The Board has decided that the Veteran is not eligible for PCAFC benefits due to a lack of personal care services. The decision will be remanded to correct a pre-decisional error and provide proper notice under applicable laws.

The Veteran's son's fiancée was not found eligible for PCAFC benefits due to the death of the Veteran, and therefore the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's thrombocytosis is found to be related to his service exposure to Agent Orange, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an earlier effective date for DIC benefits, finding that no formal or informal claim was received prior to June 28, 2016. The decision also noted that VA is not responsible for a VSO's failure to file a claim on behalf of the appellant.

The Veteran's squamous and basal cell skin cancer is being remanded for further review due to conflicting evidence regarding its cause.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and requesting an addendum opinion from the January 2020 VA examiner regarding the Veteran's topical medication use.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right elbow condition and its relationship to service.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for the Veteran's claimed residuals of right superficial parotidectomy with facial nerve dissection, finding that there was no additional disability resulting from VA treatment and no evidence of negligence or carelessness.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the proximate cause and aggravation of the Veteran's infectious diseases by his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied initial compensable ratings for residuals of bilateral inguinal hernia repair and service connection for a balance disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for any higher rating or service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's drill days and pay in FY 2014. The RO needs to conduct an audit of his VA compensation account, including verification of his drill days and pay, and address the March 2018 VA Form 21-8951-2.