Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rated at 100% combined did not cause an employment handicap, and he was found to be employable with his current skills, education, and training. Therefore, VR&E benefits were denied.

The appeals concerning TDIU prior to October 28, 2009 and the award of DEA under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 have been withdrawn by the Appellant.

The Veteran seeks reimbursement for non-VA medical expenses incurred on September 4, 2024, due to an episode of atrial fibrillation. The claim is remanded as the AOJ needs to consider whether the treatment meets the criteria under VA regulations for payment or reimbursement.

The Board denied the appellant's request for a higher rate of survivor's pension benefits, finding that her income was correctly calculated and she received appropriate benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in calculating the overpayment of educational assistance benefits and determining if VA was solely responsible for the error. The AOJ must clarify the total overpayment and resulting debt charged to the Veteran and consider whether VA was solely responsible for the overpayment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA medical examination to assess whether the appellant requires aid and attendance or is housebound due to her disabilities. The income determination will also be redetermined.

Your claim for payment of non-VA medical services has been resolved by an administrative action. The appeal is dismissed as the issue is moot.

The Veteran's serious injury is now eligible for VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) benefits because it occurred during an eligible period of service. The claim will be processed again to determine eligibility.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for cause of death. The Veteran's adenocarcinoma of the esophagus is being remanded for a VA medical opinion regarding its likely etiology, including exposure to herbicides during active service.

The Board has found that the Veteran's skin cancer disabilities, including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, are at least as likely as not related to his exposure to Agent Orange during service. However, a VA examination is needed to provide this opinion.

The Veteran's appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical care provided by Piedmont Newton Hospital has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected hypertension was granted effective October 21, 2022. The Board found that there is no evidence of an increase in severity prior to this date.

The appeal for payment of the cost of non-VA emergency medical services provided on January 10, 2020, is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA ambulance transport provided on September 1, 2023 was denied due to the claim being filed outside the 90-day timely filing limitation. The Board finds that remand is warranted to provide an adequate notice of decision addressing the 180-day time limit.

The Veteran's stage iii squamous cell carcinoma of the left lower lung is granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's VR&E services claim was denied because he did not appear for the scheduled evaluation and failed to request a rescheduling. The Board found that the Veteran did not cooperate with VA in carrying out the initial evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for neutropenia/leukopenia was granted in a June 2022 rating decision effective August 18, 2009. The Board denied an earlier effective date as there were no claims received prior to this date.

The Veteran's appeal was initially denied for GERD and foot fungus. The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to obtain VA treatment records related to his claimed foot fungus condition.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for a neck disorder due to insufficient medical opinion and requires a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate VA examinations and new evidence not considered in the original decision.