Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to address the Veteran's cardiovascular conditions, as his service treatment records indicate an association with service. The Veteran seeks service connection for several heart conditions.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal as there was no longer a matter in controversy due to the invalidity of the overpayment debt, and thus the appeal is moot.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for payment of $170.00 for medical expenses as VA has already paid the appellant.

The Board has granted the appeal as the July 2019 VA Form 9 was timely filed due to a failure to properly notify the Veteran's representative of the SOC. The underlying claim is reinstated.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to consider the Veteran's lay statements regarding his right hand pain and its continuity since service.

The Board has decided that the request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA survivor's pension benefits in the amount of $42,518.00 was untimely filed and has ordered a remand to locate and consider any previous requests.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left foot condition, and a new VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's bilateral leg shin splints are rated at a minimum of 10 percent since December 18, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic back pain, left upper arms and hands limited feeling, and right upper arms and hands limited feeling are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and therefore, the VA is unable to provide burial benefits, plot or interment allowance, or transportation expenses as per the applicable regulations. The Appellant did not incur any of these expenses.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there is no longer a case or controversy for decision due to VHA overturning its initial denial and approving the non-VA medical care provided by ASC on November 4, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for additional dependency compensation for his children was denied as the children are receiving Chapter 35 benefits, which is a permanent bar to subsequent dependency compensation payments.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for colon cancer and liver cancer have been granted. The Board found that the Veteran's current diagnoses are supported by evidence, and there is a link between his exposure to herbicide agents during service and his colon cancer. Additionally, the Veteran's liver cancer was determined to be secondary to his previously service-connected colon cancer.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for throat cancer due to inadequate medical opinion regarding its etiology. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents is conceded, but a direct relationship between his throat cancer and in-service herbicide agent exposure cannot be determined without further examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as there is no longer a case or controversy for decision due to VHA overturning its initial denials and approving the claims for payment of non-VA dental care provided by Lake Street Dental from November 26, 2019, to February 4, 2020.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided by the appellant for specific episodes of care in August and September 2019 is dismissed as the episodes were approved under a different provision (38 U.S.C. § 1728) and the claim was administratively resolved.

The Board has granted an effective date of January 22, 2016 for the award of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) based on service connection for Lewy body disease. This decision is binding only with respect to the instant matter decided.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for right hand arthritis, finding that his current diagnosis is related to his in-service right hand fracture and continuous symptoms since discharge.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance Family Caregivers (PCAFC). The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a right thumb injury is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his current condition is related to his military service.