Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's multiple myeloma is likely caused by his exposure to radiation during service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's all radicular groups paralysis, upper left extremity, is rated at 40 percent. The Board found the evidence to be in approximate balance as to whether the condition manifests in moderately severe incomplete paralysis.

The Veteran's appeal for Dependents Education Assistance (DEA) benefits was dismissed because he did not clarify the issues on appeal and indicated his intention to disregard the Form 10182.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for Bell's Palsy is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if he has disfigurement caused by his service-connected condition, which would allow him to be rated under Diagnostic Code 7800.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chest pain, finding that his chest pains are part of his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder with panic attacks and insomnia.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the effective date for special monthly compensation based on housebound status, and this claim is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left and right lower chronic venous insufficiency and deep vein thrombosis due to pre-decisional errors in the duty to assist.

The Veteran's right eye corneal opacity and bilateral meibomian gland dysfunction are granted as service-connected, with the conditions believed to be related to his in-service injuries while a cadet at West Point.

The Veteran's spouse was previously removed from his VA disability compensation award due to not confirming dependency status. After the Veteran confirmed his spouse as a dependent, she was added back on the award.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for payment of non-VA medical care provided by Aegis Sciences Corporation (ASC) on January 4, 2021 due to the lack of a prior authorization and the governing statutes and regulations do not allow for Board review in this matter.

The appeal seeking payment for non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran from October 1, 2019, through February 21, 2020, is dismissed as it falls under a Veterans Care Agreement (VCA) dispute process that does not allow Board review.

The Veteran's decreased resting anal sphincter tone and episodic incontinence of the bowel are caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the VA Regional Office's decision was inadequate and remands the case for further evaluation of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his employment.

The appeal regarding the cause of the Veteran's death has been dismissed as the Appellant withdrew her appeal.

The Veteran's enrollment at Brown Mackie College was closed before she could complete her program, and the Board found that restoration of educational assistance benefits is not warranted due to logistical difficulties in obtaining a transcript.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the VA Medical Center approved payment for the medical services provided on January 6, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 100% disability rating for postural orthostatic tachycardia and bradycardia with pacemaker was denied as she did not file any formal increased rating claims during the relevant period.

The Veteran's other specified trauma and stressor related disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, which reflects the severity of his symptoms. The Board found that these symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they do not cause occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for left anterior thigh, squamous cell carcinoma was dismissed as untimely filed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of left and right arm arthritis, effective November 12, 2019.