Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot condition, finding that there is not enough evidence to establish a nexus between his current right foot arthritis and his service.

The Veteran's narcolepsy results in more than ten episodes per week, and the Board has granted an initial rating of 80 percent for this condition. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to April 28, 2017 is remanded due to insufficient evidence of unemployability by reason of service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, but further review is needed as there are conflicting opinions regarding the cause of death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the penis and genitals, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his condition and his presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board determined that the overpayment of $3,000.00 for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30 was valid and granted a waiver to recover this debt.

The Veteran's left thigh spindle cell sarcoma is presumed to be etiologically related to his conceded in-service herbicide exposure.,The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran was exposed to herbicides in service at Camp Friendship at Korat Air Force Base.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the remand directives and another remand is required due to inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's heart disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the appellant's claim for burial benefits, specifically related to the purchase of a burial plot in a private cemetery. The appellant needs to provide documentation and notification of the necessary forms.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with previous instructions and insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran's right elbow epicondylitis is being reviewed for potential service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for pancreatic disorder, gastrointestinal disorder, and biliary stricture, finding no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a partial remand by the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and referred the TDIU claim to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of left and right hip disorders due to incomplete development of records and need for further medical examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for costochondritis, finding that there was no medical nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence of aggravation of the preexisting right hand fourth finger fracture, and his hip disabilities did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's spouse, L.S., is recognized as the surviving spouse for purposes of DIC, death pension, and accrued benefits due to her meeting all eligibility criteria.

The Board has determined that the February 2023 decision denying eligibility for PCAFC benefits is legally inadequate and remands the case to allow for a new medical determination considering all available evidence.

The Veteran's retirement funds were erroneously withheld due to a mistake in removing his spouse from his award. The Board finds that VA should have resolved this matter and returned the $5,396.74 to him.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on August 24, 2020 was administratively approved and paid.

The Board has already awarded an earlier effective date for TDIU in a separate appeal stream, so the current appeal is dismissed.