Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's income exceeded the applicable maximum annual pension rates (MAPR), thus he is not entitled to nonservice-connected disability pension benefits.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's non-rheumatic mitral valve disease is not service-connected, and has ordered a remand to gather more information about the cause of the condition.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim as there was no decision for appeal, and he did not file a valid appeal.

The Board has found the severance of service connection for somatic symptom disorder is void ab initio due to procedural errors, and therefore restored service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's metastatic adenocarcinoma of the stomach is attributable to toxic exposure during service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in duty to assist, specifically failing to obtain a VA examination for insomnia. The Veteran's original claim was for obstructive sleep apnea but the examiner found no evidence of this condition and suggested further evaluation for possible insomnia.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of a VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to his cause of death. The claim will be readjudicated with the new information.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on May 29, 2019. The decision is based on missing procedural documents and a lack of preauthorization.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right foot conditions, finding that new evidence supports a relationship to in-service parachute jumping.

The Board has determined that the VA's decision on the claim was not based on an adequate medical opinion and thus requires a remand for further evaluation.

The Veteran requested to withdraw their appeal regarding the overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $11,696.00, and this request has been granted.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the VA approved payment for medical services provided on April 22, 2020.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board has dismissed it.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death, glioblastoma multiform, may be related to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents in service. As a result, the claim for service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the claim for payment of non-VA dental care provided by KC DDS on March 19, 2020, was already approved and paid in accordance with VA payment authority.

The Veteran seeks an earlier effective date for service connection and a revision of the February 2002 rating decision on CUE. The Board finds that these issues require further review by the AOJ.

The Board has granted service connection for colon cancer residuals, finding that the Veteran's condition is etiologically linked to asbestos exposure during his military service.

The Board has determined that the VA's decision on the claim was not based on an adequate medical opinion and thus requires a remand for further evaluation.

The appeal to establish service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death has been dismissed due to a failure to timely file a Notice of Disagreement within one year of receiving notification of the March 2020 rating decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's adjustment disorder may be related to her service-connected foot disabilities, and a new examination is needed to determine if this condition was caused or aggravated by these disabilities.