Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cardiac disability, diagnosed as supraventricular arrhythmia (supraventricular tachycardia) and atrial fibrillation. The decision also remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral deep vein thrombosis due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical records and requests for additional information. The Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot disorder and left foot disorder are being reviewed with a new examination.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date and increased rating for a right elbow disability has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right and left lower extremity deep vein thrombosis and varicose veins due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it was a request to review a VA letter rejecting a claim for using the wrong form, which is not an appealable issue.

The Veteran's skin disability, which includes diffuse dermatophytosis and herpes simplex virus, is rated at a maximum of 60 percent since April 19, 2021. The rating was granted as the condition meets the criteria for a 60 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for the Skin.

The Veteran's appeal for restoring a 10% disability rating for lipomatosis from December 1, 2022 is dismissed as moot because the RO has already restored this rating and assigned it since June 16, 2011.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant. The Board has dismissed these claims as the Veteran withdrew them.

The Board has granted an effective date of January 30, 2004 for the grant of service connection for arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease with congestive heart failure due to exposure to herbicide agents. This decision is based on the Veteran's claim filed in January 2004 and the subsequent medical evidence supporting this condition.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the inconsistency in income and expenses provided by the Appellant. The AOJ is required to clarify her income and expenses, including medical expense information for the period on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is competent to manage his VA funds on his own and dismissed the appeal regarding this issue.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance/housebound before the Board made a decision.

The Veteran's compensation benefits were terminated due to her failure to timely certify the continued dependency status of her spouse and five children. The Board found that she did not meet her evidentiary burden for continued eligibility.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's metastatic lung adenocarcinoma, which was etiologically related to his service, contributed substantially or materially to his death. Therefore, service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Board has determined that the decision regarding personal care services is legally inadequate and requires further review with a detailed medical opinion.

The appeal was dismissed because the VA agency approved the claim for payment of emergency medical transportation services provided in May 2020.

The appeal has been dismissed as the VA has already authorized payment for the medical expenses incurred by the Veteran.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in notification and eligibility criteria, as well as a need for further medical assessment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right eye visual field loss is due to an in-service injury, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient notice provided in the original decision and because the claims were not timely filed. The appellant's claims for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses incurred as a result of emergency medical treatment at a non-VA hospital on May 3 and May 7, 2020 are now pending.