Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 100 percent for his service-connected adenocarcinoma of the colon, status post right hemicolectomy, is denied. The issue of special monthly compensation (SMC) due to aid and attendance is remanded.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board could make a decision, so the case is dismissed.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for esophageal cancer, finding that his exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam is at least as likely as not related to his diagnosed condition.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA services provided on August 26, 2020 is dismissed as the Veteran has already received the benefit sought.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pleural plaques related to asbestos exposure is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board granted an effective date of September 22, 2017 for the award of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The appeal for apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits to the Appellant on behalf of R.C.L. is remanded due to procedural issues.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there was 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 October 7, 2020.

The Veteran's rating for shin splints was improperly reduced and is restored to 10 percent. Entitlement to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) based on permanent and total disability status is also restored.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the creation, validity of amount, and recoupment of overpayment for education-related benefits. The VA will conduct a paid and due audit and reconstruct the Veteran's file.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA services provided on September 22, 2020 is dismissed as the Veteran has already received the benefit sought.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the appointment of a new fiduciary was dismissed because his spouse, W.L., has passed away and no longer serves as the fiduciary.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection and upgrade of his character of discharge due to a dishonorable discharge resulting from multiple offenses committed during his active military service. The Board found that there was no evidence of insanity at the time of the offenses, and thus did not apply the exception for insanity in determining eligibility for VA benefits.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for post-phlebitic syndrome, claimed as a blood clot problem, due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is the primary cause or has aggravated his post-phlebitic syndrome.

The Veteran's pleural plaques disability was evaluated under the General Rating Formula for Restrictive Lung Disease, and his FEV-1 of 83.7 percent predicted is greater than 80 percent predicted required for a 10 percent rating. The Board found that the criteria for a compensable rating are not met.

The Board has granted service connection for colon cancer and liver cancer, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses were caused by his toxic exposure during his deployment in Iraq.

The Veteran's service-connected lower-left-extremity lymphoedema, including with peripheral vascular disease, is granted at a 40 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's cause of death was awarded service connection effective June 28, 2019. The claim for an earlier effective date is denied.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA services provided on August 18, 2020 is dismissed as the Veteran has already received the benefit sought.

The Veteran's pension debt has been resolved and there are no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration, so the appeal is dismissed.