Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral dry eyes syndrome with chronic blepharitis and meibomian glands dysfunction is granted an initial increased rating to 20 percent, effective October 7, 2021.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are inextricably intertwined due to her service-connected post-polio syndrome. The claims must be remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of her disability.

Your appeal for payment of non-VA medical care provided on November 25, 2019 has been resolved by administrative action. The appeal is dismissed as the benefit sought has already been granted.

The Board has determined that there were errors in the decision-making process regarding service connection for heart valve replacement and non-rheumatic aortic stenosis, necessitating further review.

The appeal for payment of non-VA medical services provided on January 15, 2020 by Affordable Dentures was dismissed as the claim was resolved administratively.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for gout (left foot) and right foot condition due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The VA examinations are required to address the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for the payment of NSC survivor's pension benefits due to her income exceeding the applicable maximum annual pension rates (MAPRs).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of left hip pain, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for multiple myeloma, finding that the Veteran's condition is related to his military service.

The Veteran's overpayment of VA pension benefits is waived due to the hardship caused by his failure to report Social Security income and the resulting deficit in monthly expenses, which makes it difficult for him to afford basic necessities.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for colon and liver cancer were dismissed due to their death.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board could make a decision, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's cause of death, colon cancer, is found to be related to his in-service asbestos exposure and thus service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Board has granted effective dates of July 8, 2009 for the awards of service connection for dizziness and lightheadedness and persistent weakness and fatigue.

Your appeal for payment of non-VA medical care provided on March 22, 2018 has been dismissed as the claim was administratively approved by VA.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hysterectomy, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between her hysterectomy and her military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating and earlier effective date for service connection for narcolepsy was granted. However, the attorney representing the Veteran did not provide representation or services on these issues, so he is not eligible to receive fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the September 2021 rating decision.

The appeal for eligibility to participate in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed as he formally requested to withdraw his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than December 12, 2016, for the award of service connection for unspecified trauma and stressor disorder is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Board finds that a retrospective VA medical opinion is needed regarding whether the Veteran had a psychiatric disability prior to December 12, 2016, including at the time of filing his claim.