Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for her service-connected genital herpes is remanded due to insufficient evidence of record regarding the current state and severity of her condition, including during flare-ups.

The Board has found that the Veteran's hip and chest issues may be related to her service, but more evidence is needed to determine this conclusively.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for adding his spouse as a dependent, finding that July 14, 2022 was the last claim submitted and thus the proper effective date.

The Board has restored the Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits, effective June 1, 2023, after finding that the AOJ did not comply with regulations regarding proper notice and time periods for submission of employment certification.

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

The Board has dismissed the appeals for earlier effective dates for TDIU, SMC, and DEA benefits as the Veteran's attorney withdrew these claims. The earliest date of eligibility for DEA benefits is July 31, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for a separate compensable initial rating for gastric ulcer and a higher rating for gastritis with gastric ulcer and gastroparesis was denied as his symptoms did not warrant a rating in excess of the currently assigned 30 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for squamous cell carcinoma, finding that the Veteran's cancer is related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange. The decision also acknowledges significant sun exposure during service and credible lay statements supporting this relationship.

The Veteran's provider, St. Joseph Medical Center, was paid $387.84 for an episode of care on May 29, 2020. The appellant claims they should have been paid $4,242.69 and is appealing to receive additional payment.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine the Veteran's period of service in the United States Army Reserve and to obtain relevant medical records. The claim for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma will be remanded for a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of the condition, including any potential link to microwave emissions from ground-surveillance radar equipment during active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for paroxysmal A-fib due to Agent Orange exposure is remanded as the VA examiner did not provide an adequate opinion and secondary service connection is raised by his existing hypertension condition.

The Veteran's claim of competency has been found competent, making the issue moot and thus dismissed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred from May 6, 2019, through January 16, 2020.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the AOJ administratively approved entitlement to payment of non-VA medical care provided from September 30, 2014, to October 2, 2014, and on October 14, 2014, October 21, 2014, and October 23, 2014.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for urinary incontinence, finding no current disability of urinary incontinence and no functional impairment to earning capacity.

The appeal is dismissed as the claim for payment of non-VA medical care provided on January 13, 2020, has been resolved by administrative action.

The Board has granted service connection for squamous cell carcinoma, finding that the Veteran's cancer is related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange. The decision also acknowledges significant sun exposure during service and credible lay statements from the Veteran.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected bilateral inguinal hernia with repair, finding that there was no evidence of recurrent or well-supported hernia.

Your previous claim for service connection for a neck condition was denied in May 2015. The Board dismissed your appeal because you did not submit the proper form to reconsider this issue.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD) and Vaginismus is granted with an effective date of February 1, 2019. The grant of special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ is also granted with the same effective date.