Other conditions Board decisions

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal concerning an earlier effective date for additional compensation benefits for a dependent spouse.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic cough is denied as there is no current respiratory disability or qualifying undiagnosed respiratory disability under VA regulations.

The Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits is remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding his need for personal care services and supervision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the classification of the Veteran's fatty liver condition and its relationship to service-connected conditions or exposure. The RO is instructed to obtain an addendum opinion from a VA examiner to clarify these points.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33 of Title 38 was not fully considered due to a duty-to-assist error. The decision is being remanded to obtain the Veteran's complete service personnel records, including those related to his entitlement to VA educational assistance benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate notice of a scheduled VA examination and the need for another examination to determine the nature and etiology of the claim for service connection for an unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness based on Gulf War service.

The Board has determined that the eligibility decision for PCAFC benefits was legally inadequate and requires remand to provide proper notice and a new medical determination.

The Board has determined that there was a duty to assist error in obtaining an adequate VA medical opinion and has therefore remanded the case for further development.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's heart disability including atrial fibrillation, stable angina, supraventricular premature complexes, status post implantable loop recorder, status post endovascular surgery due to aortic dissection, and palpitations, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right hip arthritis with pain, left hip arthritis with pain, and restless leg syndrome. The acquired psychiatric disorder claim was remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left- and right-hand conditions due to a lack of an opinion on etiology from a VA examiner, as well as the need for an Individual Exposure Record (ILER) to evaluate potential toxic exposure.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to December 13, 2010, is denied. The effective date of the TDIU award has been set at December 13, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal for payment or reimbursement of medical services received from Kaweah Delta Hospital and American Medical Response on March 19, 2014 is denied. The VA does not owe any money to the Veteran as his other health insurance covered all costs except a copayment.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development of evidence regarding the appellant's housebound status prior to May 8, 2013. The VA needs to obtain a retrospective opinion addressing whether the appellant was permanently housebound as a result of his service-connected disabilities for that period.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU rating due to his inability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of deviated septum has been granted, but the effective date is being remanded due to a failure to issue a statement of the case.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cardiomyopathy, left ventricular hypertrophy, congestive heart failure, chronic anemia, and left arm fistulas have been granted as these conditions are found to be proximately due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral hip disorder, finding that the Veteran's condition did not originate during or as a result of her military service and was not caused by any service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for weak immune system as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lymphoma (CNS). The left eye disability issue is remanded, and TDIU is also remanded pending resolution of other issues.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in obtaining and considering evidence, including a VA medical opinion that did not consider the Veteran's lay statements about his injury during reserve service.