Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's diplopia status post head injury is rated at 30 percent, the maximum rating available under DC 6065 for impairment of central visual acuity. The Board found that a change in the DC was not warranted and denied an increased rating.

The Board has determined that a VA examination and medical opinion are needed to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's tremor disability, as there was no such examination or opinion in the original decision. The claim is therefore being remanded for this purpose.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for gout, finding that it had its clinical onset while performing active duty for training. The appeal is based on new and relevant evidence received since the previous denial.

The Veteran's meralgia paresthetica was previously rated at 20 percent, but the RO reduced this to noncompensable effective September 1, 2019. The Board found that there was no actual improvement in the condition and restored the original rating of 20 percent.

The appeal was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew it before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's chronic myelomonocytic leukemia is granted as service-connected due to exposure during military service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection of a chronic neck strain (neck disorder) is denied as the earliest evidence of intent to file a claim was received on November 9, 1998.

The Veteran's glioblastoma, the cause of his death, is found to be related to his exposure to herbicides during service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, so the maximum allowable non-service-connected burial allowance of $300.00 has been awarded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim for service connection for pleural plaques, leading to its dismissal.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues of service connection for hand tremors and muscle spasms prior to a hearing, resulting in their dismissal.

The appellant has withdrawn their appeal, and the Board has dismissed it.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the Board lacks jurisdiction over the case.

The Veteran's right knee condition, specifically chondromalacia patella, has been restored to a 20 percent rating effective June 1, 2020.

The Board has decided that the claim of payment or reimbursement for non-VA ambulance transport provided by the appellant on February 22, 2019 is remanded due to missing relevant evidence and incomplete records. The AOJ must rebuild the claims file and obtain all necessary procedural and administrative records associated with the appellant's claim.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as the underlying non-VA medical care was approved for payment and reimbursement by VA.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to obtain the Veteran's Social Security Administration (SSA) records, which may be relevant to his claim for service connection. The SSA records were not obtained prior to the decision on appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to procedural issues related to the creation of a debt and the validity of the debt, including concerns about proper notice and calculation.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the pension benefits were reinstated effective February 2, 2020.

The Veteran's death precludes initial eligibility for PCAFC benefits, and the appeal is denied as a matter of law.