Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's left 2nd digit hammertoe with callus formation, which he claimed as toe pain, was granted service connection because it first manifested during military service and is less likely caused by a known in-service event or injury.

The appeal as to accrued benefits due and unpaid at the time of the Veteran's death is denied. The Board found that the Appellant, who is not a child per VA definition, has already received reimbursement for expenses related to the Veteran's last sickness and burial.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for echogenic liver is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability and the Board finds that echogenic liver is not a compensable condition.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise, and therefore grants service connection for polycythemia vera due to exposure to ionizing radiation during service.

The Veteran's cervical spine, bilateral shoulder, lumbar spine, TBI, and tension headaches disabilities are all found to have been incurred during his active-duty service.

The Board granted the waiver of a portion ($18,000) of an overpayment debt in the amount of $26,340. The remaining portion ($8,340) was not waived due to financial hardship considerations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues related to the timeliness of the Veteran's waiver claim and his financial situation upon release from incarceration. The decision will be reconsidered on these new grounds.

The Veteran's appeals for effective dates prior to March 12, 2020, for DEA benefits and TDIU were dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The appeal is now closed as the Board has no jurisdiction.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his bilateral inguinal hernia status post repair is denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent under either the old or new Diagnostic Code 7338.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal of his Chapter 33 overpayment debt because it was untimely filed, more than a year after the March 2022 decision letter denying waiver of the debt.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for paresthesia of the right lower jaw, fifth (trigeminal) cranial nerve is remanded due to a pre-decisional error in assessing whether secondary diagnoses are part of her service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation of residuals, fracture mid-shaft left index finger is granted with a rating of 10 percent effective prior to September 15, 2020.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it found the Veteran competent, making the issue moot.

The Veteran's left hip strain is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective January 302, 2024. The pain in the hip limits flexion to less than 45 degrees but not limited to 30 degrees or less.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits is remanded due to improper notification of the decision. The matter will be returned to VA so they can provide proper notice.

The appeal is dismissed because the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on December 30, 2020, was administratively approved while this appeal was pending.

The Board dismissed the appeal for nonservice-connected pension benefits as the claim was granted in full and there is no remaining allegation of error.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of November 23, 2019 for service connection of sclerosing mesenteritis.,Since February 21, 2022, the Veteran's rating for sclerosing mesenteritis has been increased to 60 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and adjudication due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's address changes and notification of his long-term insurance benefits.