Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board granted service connection for lymphoma (diagnosed as Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia) based on the Veteran's exposure to aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) during active duty.

The appeal for Supplemental Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (SRH) was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The appeal was dismissed as a matter of law because the Notice of Disagreement was premature and did not contest a final decision.

The Board remands the appeal for a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's skin disability, including hidradenitis suppuritiva.

The Board granted Level 2 benefits under the PCAFC for the Veteran, as he is unable to self-sustain in the community and requires personal care services each time he completes three or more activities of daily living.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pancreatic cancer is related to his military service, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing service treatment records from January 1975 to December 1978, which may contain information relevant to the Veteran's right ankle condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as it does not have jurisdiction to review the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided by Florida Cardiopulmonary Center in December 2019.

The Board has determined that the notification of the decision was legally inadequate and there is a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The claim will be remanded for proper legal notice and an adequate medical decision.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of the Veteran's claim for a total disability individual unemployability (TDIU) as it was fully granted in an earlier decision.

The Board dismissed the appeal for reimbursement of non-VA medical services due to the appellant's request for withdrawal.

The Veteran's non-VA medical services provided between July 1, 2019 and July 31, 2019 were dismissed as the claim was filed outside of the 180-day timely filing limitation under 38 U.S.C. § 1703D Prompt Payment Standard.

The Veteran's representative has withdrawn the claims for an increased rating for residuals of a colon hemorrhage and surgery, as well as the revision of his initial disability rating for pernicious anemia. As a result, these claims are dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for payment of unauthorized non-VA medical services provided on February 24, 2020 is denied as the treatment did not meet the criteria for emergency medical expenses under 38 U.S.C. § 1725.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing (SAH) or special home adaptation (SHA). The claims are denied.

The Veteran's lymphoma (Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia) is granted as service connected due to exposure to AFFF during active duty.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer, which he contends was caused by exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and missing private treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to January 6, 2020 for a rating of 50 percent for right elbow residuals of right arm shrapnel wound is dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for the appeal period prior to January 6, 2020 for right elbow residuals of right arm shrapnel wound is dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to April 2, 2012 for a 30 percent rating for residuals of shell fragment wound, right ulnar nerve, major extremity is dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection for residual scars, right elbow (associated with underlying soft tissue) is granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The Board has dismissed the case.

The Board has decided that the issue of entitlement to TDIU prior to October 4, 2011 is dismissed as it was already decided by a previous Board decision.