Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claim for burial expenses due to unclear documentation and lack of clarity regarding who paid for the funeral expenses. The appellant needs to provide detailed statements and supporting documentation.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating increases were dismissed due to his death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's fatal glioblastoma was caused by exposure to herbicide agents during active service, and the Board has granted DIC based on this cause of death.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as there is no longer a case or controversy for decision since VHA overturned its initial denial and approved the non-VA medical care provided by ASC on September 9, 2020.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal of the waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $17,645.72 because the overpayment was invalidated due to the clearance of the fugitive felon warrant.

The Board dismissed the appeal as to a proposed finding of incompetency because it was not an actual rating action and thus no matter in controversy existed.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected diverticulitis prior to December 2, 2019 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show symptoms warranting a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 7301 or 7319.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected diverticulitis from December 2, 2019 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show symptoms warranting a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7323.

The Board has granted service connection for esophageal cancer, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during active service is related to his current condition.

Your dental care received on July 14, 2020 was previously authorized and you have been or will be paid for it. The appeal is dismissed as the issue is moot.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on February 10, 2020 was resolved by administrative action and payment has been issued.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding proposed reductions in disability ratings for right pelvic fracture, impairment of thigh and limitation of flexion. The appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for right pelvic fracture, limitation of extension from January 2, 2020 is denied as it already has the maximum schedular disability rating.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.

The Veteran's surviving spouse is granted reimbursement of $595.00 for transportation expenses incurred in transporting the Veteran's body to a National Cemetery.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on April 8, 2020 has been resolved by administrative action.

The Veteran's cause of death is granted due to pulmonary fibrosis, which the Board finds at least as likely as not related to his in-service Gulf War exposures. The DIC claim under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's son is seeking to be recognized as the substitute party for pending appeals at the time of his father's death. The Board finds that there were pending claims, but insufficient evidence has been provided to determine if the appellant satisfies the criteria for recognition as a substitute party or as an individual who bore the expenses of the Veteran's last sickness and burial.

The Veteran's right thumb and index finger cold injury residuals are granted service connection, and a 30 percent rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in adjudication and missing pertinent records. The Veteran's claim for ambulance transportation reimbursement will be reconsidered under the correct legal framework.