Other conditions Board decisions

The VA has already recognized D.H. as the Veteran's dependent spouse and added her to his disability compensation award, making this issue moot.

The Board denied the appellant's requests for an earlier effective date for service connection and a higher rating for loss of teeth. The Board found that there was no evidence of a claim before September 27, 2019, and that the Veteran's loss of teeth did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's death prevented the eligibility for PCAFC benefits as no final approval was established at his time of death.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of an overpayment debt due to his failure to notify VA about his divorce, finding that fault lies with him and recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the non-VA medical services provided by Aegis Sciences Corporation for the Veteran's episode of care on November 19, 2020, were already processed and paid.

The Board has determined that there was a duty to assist error in the prior decision and is remanding the case for further development.

The Board found that the termination of VA compensation benefits due to fugitive felon status for a period from April 12, 2019 to July 2, 2019 was correct and denied the appeal.

The Veteran's right and left hip disabilities have been rated based on their impact on thigh function, with no higher ratings granted for these conditions.,Both hips are currently rated at 10 percent for impairment of the thigh, but no higher.

The Board dismissed the appeals of proposed reductions in disability ratings and SMC due to loss of use of a creative organ, as the June 2022 rating decision was only a non-final proposed reduction.

The Veteran's congestive heart failure was not caused or aggravated by VA care, medical or surgical treatment, or examination. The Board denied the claim as there is no evidence that any of these factors contributed to his condition.

The Board found that the overpayment in the amount of $15,996 was properly created due to the Veteran's failure to report his and his spouse's earnings and SSA benefits as required by VA Form 21-527EZ and subsequent COLA letters. The Veteran's challenges were denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for leukemia and squamous cell carcinoma with basal cell carcinoma and macular seborrheic keratosis due to insufficient evidence supporting a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's exposure to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesuflonic acid (PFOS) from contaminated water during firefighting training. The VA is instructed to obtain a medical opinion addressing whether there is a link between the Veteran's toxic exposures and his diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's initial ratings for residuals of fragment wounds to the left thigh and calf have been granted, but he is still seeking higher ratings. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary due to the failure to obtain a recent VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of follicular lymphoma non-Hodgkins has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's peripheral vascular disease as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's trigeminal neuralgia disability is causally related to in-service exposure to toxins, including trichloroethylene (TCE). The Board has granted service connection for the condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal as separation pay was properly withheld from his VA disability compensation benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error, specifically regarding the relationship between the Veteran's acute myeloid leukemia and his exposure to herbicide agents. The appellant provided evidence suggesting a causal link, but VA examiners have not adequately addressed this.

The Board has dismissed the appeal seeking restoration of the Veteran's dependent spouse and minor child to his award of VA disability compensation as moot.,The Board denied the appeal for restoration of the Veteran's dependent children to his award of VA disability compensation, finding that their eligibility had not been established.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the claim of entitlement to service connection for skin cancer secondary to herbicide exposure has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal before a decision was made.