Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for residuals, stress fracture right tibia and TDIU due to additional development being needed. Specifically, a new VA examination is required to evaluate the current level of severity of his service-connected disabilities and determine if he is entitled to a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to VA's failure to provide clear information about obtaining medical records and non-medical evidence. The Veteran is asked to authorize release of relevant medical records from specific doctors and submit any additional non-medical evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional medical inquiry due to incomplete consideration of the Veteran's military history and new evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's left eye disability is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II (DMII).

The Veteran's interstitial cystitis has been rated at 60 percent since October 27, 2021. The rating is based on the severity of her symptoms including frequent urination and stress incontinence.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to February 5, 2020 is being remanded due to the need for referral to VA's Director, Compensation Service, for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected left and right shin splints are granted separate 10% ratings, effective from the date of the decision.

The claim for a government-issued headstone or grave marker is remanded due to incomplete records and the need for additional clarification of the service member's active duty dates.

The Board denied the claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on January 11, 2022 due to a lack of VA authorization.

The Veteran's claim for additional Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits is denied as he has already used up his entitlement under the Montgomery GI Bill, leaving him with only 36 months of Chapter 33 benefits. The Board found that the Veteran cannot receive more than this amount due to legal limitations.

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims, including the claim for service connection for pain and dysfunction of neck.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis in both hands as there is no current diagnosis of a chronic disability.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for her left hip disabilities are being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error identified in the August 14, 2021, medical examination.

The Board denied payment of beneficiary travel expenses for ambulance services provided on November 3, 2020, due to lack of prior VHA approval.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's interstitial lung disease pulmonary fibrosis is etiologically related to his active service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate examination report, and a new evaluation is needed for the service-connected histoplasmosis of the lung.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for left-hand and right-hand disabilities due to duty-to-assist errors, including requesting private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to waive an overpayment of VA pension benefits due to additional income for a specific period, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The appeal is dismissed because the care provided by the appellant on January 13, 2021, was within a network of non-VA healthcare providers contracted with VA. The process for billing and payment does not allow for Board review.

The Board has found that the decision on appeal did not consider all relevant evidence and may warrant further development. The claim is being remanded for additional evidentiary development regarding determination of permanent incapacity for self-support.