Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient VA medical opinions addressing all of the Veteran's contentions, particularly regarding his exposure to burn pits and use of Pyridostigmine Bromide.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a jaw disability, to include temporomandibular joint (TMJ) articulation.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with contested claims procedures, and both parties should be provided copies of relevant documents.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected muscle injury of the right leg, limitation of extension of the right thigh, and limitation of flexion of the right thigh due to inconsistencies in findings from previous examinations.

The Board has granted a 100 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected fistula, anal/perianal, residual of ileocolic resection due to Crohn's disease throughout the initial period on appeal based on copious and frequent fecal discharge.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no service connection issues are being decided.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a prostate disability, including BPH, as it is not related to his in-service herbicide agent exposure or any other service-connected condition.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for left hemi-diaphragmatic paralysis, finding that the Veteran's condition was not an additional disability resulting from VA treatment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and further development is needed.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal, satisfied with the decision and no longer wishes to pursue the claims.

The Board has found a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not adequately developing the Veteran's potential exposures, particularly regarding exposure to jet fuel and vehicle exhaust. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the overpayment debt has been eliminated and the request for a waiver is moot.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of left and right elbow conditions due to a withdrawal request by the Veteran's attorney.

The Board has granted a later effective date of June 1, 2020 for the removal of the Veteran's spouse from his VA disability compensation award due to an error in determining when the spouse passed away.

The Veteran's attorney fee from the past-due benefits awarded in the June 23, 2022 dependency decision has already been paid by the Veteran directly to the Appellant. Therefore, the appeal for additional attorney fees is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for lupus anticoagulant syndrome is remanded due to the need for a VA medical examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his condition, including as related to toxic exposure risk activity during his active service. The AOJ must consider all evidence, including lay statements, medical records, and other medical opinions of record.

The Veteran's service-connected schizoaffective disorder resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% evaluation.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as there is no longer a case or controversy for decision since VHA overturned its denial and approved the non-VA medical care provided by ASC on October 19, 2020.

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 October 22, 2020.

The Veteran's HIV/AIDS has been granted an initial rating of 60 percent, effective February 7, 2017. The Board found that the Veteran had recurrent opportunistic infections due to his HIV/AIDS, which warranted a higher rating than the previous 30 percent.