Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for additional dependency compensation for his daughter E. was denied as there is no clear evidence to rebut the presumption that VA did not add her on the date of birth due to notification within a year.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an examination to assess whether the Veteran's left-hand condition is related to his military service, specifically wear and tear from his MOS as a mechanic.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right trigger ring fingers due to an inadequate opinion based on incomplete medical records.

The Veteran's appeal of the apportionment of his VA disability compensation benefits withheld during his incarceration to his spouse is dismissed because he does not have a personal stake in the outcome.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding the payment or reimbursement for non-VA emergency medical transportation provided on March 8, 2020. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the head and back, mouth and neck cancer with loss of teeth and gums, and hands were found to be at least as likely as not related to his herbicide exposure. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran's overpayment of VA compensation benefits is waived due to the lack of fault on her part and the fault of VA in not waiving her benefits during her drill days. The decision also considers that repayment would cause undue financial hardship.

The Veteran's disability rating for the service-connected residuals of left foot fracture 3rd and 4th metatarsals was reduced from 10 percent to noncompensable, effective August 8, 2022. The Board found that this reduction was improper due to procedural errors and restored the original 10 percent rating.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral restless leg syndrome as a qualifying chronic disability of a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness, due to active military service in the Southwest Asia Theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War.

The Veteran's skin cancer is remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if it is related to service, including in-service sun exposure.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on March 29, 2018, was resolved in full by administrative action.

The Board has granted a 100% rating for multiple myeloma from December 9, 2018. However, the claims of entitlement to initial compensable ratings for residuals of multiple myeloma and TDIU are remanded due to lack of an adequate VA examination.

The Board has denied service connection for a left-hand condition and a right-hand condition. The Veteran's hypertension claim is remanded due to the need for further examination.,Service connection was not granted for the claimed conditions as there is no persuasive evidence that they began during service or are related to in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral ventral hernia and left inguinal hernia due to a lack of a VA examination or medical opinion.

The Veteran's chronic adjustment disorder due to pain did not cause occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity prior to August 10, 2018. The effective date for the grant of a 30 percent rating is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current gastrointestinal disability or an undiagnosed illness manifested by stomachaches, pains, and nausea. The evidence does not support service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's TDIU and service connection for arthritis are both remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The RO must develop the Veteran's employment history and provide him with an examination to determine if his arthritis is related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death. The Board cannot issue a decision on the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has determined that the decision regarding eligibility for Personal Care Assistance (PCA) benefits is legally inadequate and requires further explanation. The case is being remanded to obtain a more detailed medical opinion from the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for obtaining additional medical records, including from private physicians and VA providers. The Veteran's claims for service connection for right hip disorder and left hip disorder are being reviewed again due to incomplete evidence.