Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding an increased rating and effective date for service-connected herniated disc L4-L5 and L5-S1 with intervertebral disc syndrome.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of both hands, effective June 19, 2010. The underlying service-connected bilateral hand disability resulted in a significant impairment after this date.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's male infertility, which may be related to service or his service-connected conditions.

The appeal for entitlement to service-connected and nonservice-connected burial benefits has been withdrawn by the appellant, leading to its dismissal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed back injury, including its relationship to service-connected conditions and whether it causes functional impairment.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses incurred at a non-VA hospital on February 20, 2021 is being remanded due to insufficient notice and the need for additional development.

The Veteran's right little finger disability has been rated as non-compensable throughout the appeal period. The Board denied an initial compensable rating due to the lack of evidence supporting a higher rating based on pain and functional loss.

The appeal was dismissed because the claim for payment of non-VA medical care provided on December 17, 2020, was administratively approved by VA.

The Veteran's colon cancer is evaluated at a 100 percent rating since the date of his claim due to active treatment.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits was denied due to a lack of evidence showing the need for personal care services. The Board has decided to remand the case to provide proper notice and correct any errors in the decision.

The Board has granted the Veteran's waiver request for an overpayment of VA pension benefits, finding that recovery would be against equity and good conscience due to fault on both the part of the Veteran and VA, financial hardship, defeat of the purpose of pension benefits, and unjust enrichment.

The Board has remanded the case due to VA's failure to adjudicate a claim for service connection for colon cancer and aneurysm in his abdominal aorta, which was raised by the Veteran's daughter.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lung disability is related to service, but further examination and opinion are needed before a decision can be made.

The Board denied service connection for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) as there was no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents in service and the Veteran's current CLL is not related to any event or injury during his military service.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it does not have authority to review disputes related to Veterans Care Agreements (VCAs), including disagreements about payment for home health services provided by a non-VA provider.

The Board has restored the Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits, finding that their discontinuance was improper due to a procedural error in not conducting a predetermination hearing as required by regulations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for lower back strain as there is no current diagnosis of a low back condition, including pain that causes functional impairment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right forearm disorder, which existed prior to his military service, was aggravated by his service. As such, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's appeal regarding additional VA educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33 was dismissed as there is no validly appealed decision in the record.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for status as a veteran due to a bar on VA benefits based on his discharge from service, finding no clear and unmistakable error in the original decision.