Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's request for an extension of time to file a Notice of Disagreement as to the June 10, 2022 decision on contested claims for apportionment was denied because he did not establish good cause.

The Veteran's claim for PCAFC eligibility is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his personal care needs and caregiver requirements. The VA must obtain private treatment records from several healthcare providers.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation claim for lipoma on the right thoracic region of the back was denied as it did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's skin disability rating schedule.,The Veteran's TDIU claim from April 6, 2022 to August 9, 2022 was also denied because his service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following any substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's left ventricular hypertrophy, right elbow disability, bilateral hip strain, and bilateral shin splints are all found to be related to his military service. Effective November 16, 2018, the Veteran is granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation is remanded for further evaluation due to the inadequacy of the September 2022 VA examination.

The Board denied the claim for service connection of a TMJ disorder because the Appellant did not have an injury during his period of active duty training (ACDUTRA) that would qualify him as a veteran for this period.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness, including chronic insomnia, is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's National Guard service qualifies for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, and thus grants her eligibility.

The Veteran's brain tumor and cerebrovascular accident with left sided weakness are remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if they are related to his military service, including exposure to radiation. The claim is also remanded to consider whether his service-connected hypertension caused or aggravated these conditions.

The Board denied the apportionment claim as neither a general nor special apportionment is warranted due to the Veteran providing support for Z.W. and the Appellant not demonstrating financial hardship.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining the Veteran's STRs and VA treatment records. The examiner is to determine if it is at least as likely as not that the cause of death (dilated cardiomyopathy) was due to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for VA treatment records related to his foot condition, which may affect his eligibility for educational assistance.

The Board dismissed the appeal as moot because a full extension of the delimiting date for Chapter 30 educational assistance benefits was granted in February 2022.

The Board dismissed the appeals for payment of non-VA emergency medical services provided on specific dates due to administrative approvals that had already granted partial payments.

The appeal of the non-VA medical expenses claim is dismissed because no decision regarding payment has been issued by VA, and the process for billing under the Veterans Community Care Program does not allow for Board review.

The Veteran's heart disability was rated at least 30 percent from March 8, 2022 to December 1, 2023.,From December 1, 2023, the Veteran's heart disability was rated at least 60 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left hand tremors is granted with an effective date of September 30, 2022.

Your appeal for a higher rating for nephrolithiasis has been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his request.

The Veteran's service from July 8, 2019, to October 27, 2020, was determined to be qualifying service for educational benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill. The appeal is dismissed as the benefits have already been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's nonservice-connected pension was properly terminated from January 1, 2019 through January 30, 2020 due to his income exceeding the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR). The appeal is denied.