Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lung disability is related to service, but further examination and opinion are needed before a decision can be made.

The Board denied service connection for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) as there was no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents in service and the Veteran's current CLL is not related to any event or injury during his military service.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it does not have authority to review disputes related to Veterans Care Agreements (VCAs), including disagreements about payment for home health services provided by a non-VA provider.

The Board has restored the Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits, finding that their discontinuance was improper due to a procedural error in not conducting a predetermination hearing as required by regulations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for lower back strain as there is no current diagnosis of a low back condition, including pain that causes functional impairment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right forearm disorder, which existed prior to his military service, was aggravated by his service. As such, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's appeal regarding additional VA educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33 was dismissed as there is no validly appealed decision in the record.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for status as a veteran due to a bar on VA benefits based on his discharge from service, finding no clear and unmistakable error in the original decision.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating and earlier effective date for his pain disorder is granted. The effective date for the increased rating is November 30, 2015.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a dental condition, specifically the loss of his right second premolar, is denied as he does not have a compensable dental disability.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the VA AOJ administratively approved your claim for payment of medical care provided on March 31, 2020.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA dental services provided on October 16, 2019 has been resolved in their favor and they are now receiving the benefits.

The appeal regarding the entitlement to a Government-furnished headstone, grave marker, or medallion has been withdrawn by the appellant. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's death qualifies for nonservice-connected burial allowance due to his death while under VA care. However, he was not buried at a national cemetery and thus does not qualify for VA burial transportation reimbursement.

The Veteran's gynecological condition, including endometriosis and fibroids, led to her total abdominal hysterectomy with right salpingectomy. The Board finds that the medical opinions are inadequate and requires a new addendum opinion to determine the etiology of the Veteran's hysterectomy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for basic eligibility to educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill because he did not meet the criteria of having at least 90 days of qualifying active duty service after September 10, 2001 or being discharged from service due to a service-connected disability.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for reimbursement of funeral and burial expenses as the Veteran's remains were not unclaimed, and the appellant is not among those eligible to receive such benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of adequate notice and evidence, requiring the RO to provide the original award letter and accounting for Chapter 1606 benefits from January 2021 through April 2021.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the original denial of payment was overturned and no further action is required from the appellant.

The Board has dismissed the issue regarding whether the Veteran is competent to handle disbursement of funds due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.