Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of an adequate VA medical opinion and inadequate development of the claim. The Veteran's pancreatic cancer is being reviewed again for possible service connection.

The Veteran's Lupus/Sjogren's syndrome and keratoconjunctivitis have been granted service connection as they are variants of a condition afforded presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability prior to September 19, 2019 is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The case must be referred to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's fatty liver residuals have been withdrawn.,The Veteran's right hip painful limitation of motion has not met the criteria for a higher rating.,A 10 percent disability rating, but no higher, has been granted for the Veteran's residuals of greater trochanter bursitis (claimed as arthritis).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring additional information and verification regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, income status, financial liability for ambulance services, filing date, and enrollment in VA healthcare system.

The Veteran's appeal for eligibility to the direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a July 2020 Rating Decision was dismissed due to not receiving a timely Notice of Disagreement (NOD).

The Veteran withdrew his appeal through his authorized representative, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's child, C., is denied additional dependency benefits based on school attendance after September [REDACTED], 2020 because the law explicitly states that dependency benefits end the day before the child's 23rd birthday.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's right inguinal hernia, finding that the evidence did not show a post-operative recurrent or unoperated irremediable small inguinal hernia that was well-supported by a truss or belt.

The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the eligibility requirements for PCAFC benefits as he has only required care for about 2 months, which is less than the minimum of 6 continuous months needed to be considered eligible.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's insomnia disability is secondary to his service-connected skin disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of soft tissue sarcoma, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for VA payment or reimbursement of the cost of medication received following emergency treatment at St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital in Bryan, Texas on November 27, 2022 is dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted an initial 30 percent rating for chronic diarrhea, finding that the Veteran's condition is severe with frequent episodes of bowel disturbance and abdominal distress.

The Veteran's service-connected right foot strain with hallux valgus, status post hammertoe repair and fifth toe bunionette has resulted in the effective loss of use of her right foot. The Board granted eligibility for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment due to this condition.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the appellant (or his representative) requested withdrawal of the appeal before a decision was made.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for cutaneous t-cell lymphoma and a skin disability, which led to the dismissal of these claims.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an effective date prior to October 21, 2019, for a TDIU. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU rating was granted, resulting in past-due benefits. The attorney is eligible to receive a direct payment of reasonable attorney fees based on these past-due benefits, capped at 6 percent.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for home loan guaranty benefits due to insufficient service in the Army National Guard, as she did not meet the minimum service requirements.