Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has granted an initial rating of 10 percent for the Veteran's left great toe ingrown toenail, finding that it is more nearly approximated by a moderate foot disorder. The Veteran's hammer toes, left foot disability was denied as not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for payment rates of medical services provided by MGH in January and February 2020, as it is governed by statutory and contractual authority that does not allow for review by the Board.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an extension of Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits delimiting date beyond December 29, 2020. The decision states that none of the limited circumstances allowing for an extension are applicable in this case.

The appeal was dismissed as the claim for payment of non-VA emergency medical services provided on December 10, 2020 has been resolved by administrative action.

The Board denied service connection for head trauma and left eye condition secondary to head trauma as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or related disability, and the Veteran's current conditions are not linked to his military service.

The appeal was dismissed as the claim for payment of non-VA emergency medical services provided on November 27, 2020 has been resolved by administrative action.

Your appeals for a right ear hearing loss rating and total disability based on unemployability have been dismissed as you withdrew your appeal.

The Veteran's death was caused by congestive heart failure due to (or as a consequence of) dilated cardiomyopathy, with significant contributing conditions including aspiration pneumonia and pulmonary fibrosis. Service connection for the cause of death has been granted.,Asbestos exposure in service is conceded, and a VA medical opinion supports the conclusion that asbestos exposure contributed substantially to the Veteran's cause of death.

The Veteran's appeal regarding his competency to handle disbursement of funds has been dismissed as he and his representative have withdrawn the appeal.

The Veteran's ambulance expenses incurred on November 13, 2023, are covered by VA as the treatment was for a condition that posed an immediate risk to his health and no other appropriate facility was available.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for polycythemia vera, finding no current diagnosis of the condition and insufficient evidence to establish a link between the condition and service.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $8,711.15 due to fault on her part and lack of undue hardship.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for pancreatic cancer, finding that there was not sufficient evidence to link his condition to his military service or any presumptive conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a waiver of the recoupment of an overpayment debt is partially granted, with only the portion exceeding $5,073.58 being remitted to him.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, as there is no VA examination provided for the right arm disability.

The Board finds that the VA examinations of record are inadequate and remands for an addendum opinion to assess whether the Veteran's shin splints and bilateral heel spurs are related to service, including as due to in-service injuries.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence showing a service-connected disability and noting that the Veteran did not have any disabilities when he died.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for his history of left canalicular (tear duct) laceration has been denied as there is no evidence of incapacitating episodes or decreased visual acuity.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues with the creation and validity of overpayment, as well as the waiver claim. The Veteran's challenges will be addressed in a new decision.

The Board has restored service connection for MDS, finding that the original grant of service connection was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous.