Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional error in not obtaining an opinion regarding secondary service connection for meningioma. The Veteran's contention that his meningioma is due to radiation treatment for his service-connected prostate cancer was considered, and the examiner should address direct service connection.

The appeal for payment of non-VA expenses incurred on December 18, 2019, and March 5, 2020 is dismissed as the Veteran has already received the benefit sought.

The Board has determined that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error and remanded the case for obtaining the underlying warrant and NCIC offense code reflecting the nature of the Veteran's arrest warrants.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the non-VA medical services provided by Amerimed Emergency Medical Services on April 7, 2019 were administratively reviewed and approved. The claimant is now in receipt of the benefit sought.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 80 percent for nephrosclerosis was denied, and the claim for TDIU was also denied. The effective date for the TDIU award is March 16, 2022.

The Veteran's skin disorder, seborrheic keratosis, was granted service connection as it had an initial onset during active service and has been continuous since then.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for TDIU due to unclear educational and employment history, lack of specific request for private medical records, and insufficient combined effects examination. Clarification is needed regarding the Veteran's education and employment background, as well as obtaining treatment records from his private doctors.

The Veteran's appeal for a nonservice-connected pension was dismissed due to his death before the decision could be made.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to address the Veteran's cardiovascular conditions, as his service treatment records indicate an association with service. The Veteran seeks service connection for several heart conditions.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal as there was no longer a matter in controversy due to the invalidity of the overpayment debt, and thus the appeal is moot.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for payment of $170.00 for medical expenses as VA has already paid the appellant.

The Board has granted the appeal as the July 2019 VA Form 9 was timely filed due to a failure to properly notify the Veteran's representative of the SOC. The underlying claim is reinstated.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to consider the Veteran's lay statements regarding his right hand pain and its continuity since service.

The Board has decided that the request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA survivor's pension benefits in the amount of $42,518.00 was untimely filed and has ordered a remand to locate and consider any previous requests.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left foot condition, and a new VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's bilateral leg shin splints are rated at a minimum of 10 percent since December 18, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic back pain, left upper arms and hands limited feeling, and right upper arms and hands limited feeling are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and therefore, the VA is unable to provide burial benefits, plot or interment allowance, or transportation expenses as per the applicable regulations. The Appellant did not incur any of these expenses.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there is no longer a case or controversy for decision due to VHA overturning its initial denial and approving the non-VA medical care provided by ASC on November 4, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for additional dependency compensation for his children was denied as the children are receiving Chapter 35 benefits, which is a permanent bar to subsequent dependency compensation payments.