Other conditions Board decisions

Your travel expenses on September 29, 2025 have been approved and the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's emergency treatment for a heart attack was approved as reasonable and necessary, with no service-connected condition involved.

The Veteran's claim for SMC(k) based on loss of use of creative organ is granted effective June 1, 2016. The claim for additional SMC(k) benefits is denied as the Veteran is already in receipt of SMC(k).

Your appeal for travel expenses incurred on August 21, 2025 has been resolved by the VA. The administrative approval of your claim means no further disagreement is needed.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) administratively reversed the denials and approved the care provided by Banner Physicians, Banner Medics, SDIL, and NVES for payment.

The Veteran's ambulance expenses incurred on September 26, 2024 for medical treatment of a back injury are granted as the condition constituted an emergency and travel by ambulance was medically required. The Board found that the Veteran is unable to defray the cost.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits on behalf of their daughter TMS, finding that an award would result in undue financial hardship for the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to request proof of adoptions by the appellant's current husband, which could affect the apportionment of Veteran's disability compensation for the benefit of their minor children. The parties are requested to provide such evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error and for a new VA examination to address whether the Veteran's tic disorder is related to his service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection on three issues: right foot condition, upper and lower bowel condition, and lipomas previously rated as lipoma surgery remove nerve damage. The appeal is dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's unspecified dementia is aggravated by his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's cause of death is granted, with service connection for his primary myelofibrosis with myelodysplasia due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Board found that the Veteran's condition contributed substantially or materially to his death.

The Veteran seeks compensation for sepsis disability resulting from VA medical treatment. The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of adequate examination and opinion regarding causation.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically failing to obtain a VA examination for the Veteran's urinary tract disability. The examiner is required to provide an opinion on whether the disability is related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's death was caused by a neuroendocrine tumor, which the VA medical expert opined was likely due to his in-service exposure to industrial solvents and chemicals. The Board granted service connection for cause of death based on this evidence.

The Board denied a higher rate of special monthly allowance for the Veteran's surviving spouse due to her already being in receipt of DIC with aid and attendance, which covers her care costs.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of VA examination and opinion regarding the relationship between Coxiella Burnetii and the Veteran's service. The claim will be reconsidered with the provision of such an examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergies was denied in March 1976 and not reopened until September 20, 2023. The Board found that the earliest effective date for service connection is September 20, 2023.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right bicep muscle injury, finding that there is no evidence of functional impairment in earning capacity resulting from the in-service injury.

Your TDIU has already been established for the entire period of appeal, and no additional benefits will be granted as you are already employed due to your service-connected mental health condition.