Other conditions Board decisions

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision can be made.

The Veteran's service-connected thoracolumbar spine disability, levoscoliosis, is granted a 20 percent rating. The condition more nearly approximated muscle spasm severe enough to result in abnormal spinal contour such as scoliosis.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to a TDIU prior to August 16, 2012, and eligibility for DEA benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 due to potential issues with evidence considered in determining these claims.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding eligibility for benefits under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

Your appeal for ambulance services reimbursement has been dismissed as the claim was resolved and paid under a new claim identification number.

The Veteran's burial was in a national cemetery, meeting the criteria for reimbursement of burial transportation expenses. The Board granted the claim.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for polycythemia vera, finding that his exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam is presumed and that there is at least a 50% likelihood that his polycythemia vera is related to this exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to the submission of new private treatment records indicating a current neck condition and arthritis. The claim for service connection is being readjudicated.

The appeal for survivors' pension and DIC has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew her request.

The Board has found the VA examinations to be inadequate and remanded for a new examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's right eye condition, including whether it is solely due to his service-connected right eye epiretinal membrane. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the TDIU claim.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no new evidence was provided for the left knee disability claim.

The appeal is dismissed because there is no VA determination denying the benefits sought, and the Veteran has not provided the required EOBs from his non-VA insurer.

The Veteran's right breast fibroadenoma and scar status-post excision with residual pain are currently rated as noncompensable. The case is remanded to determine if the Veteran's scars meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7804.

The Board has decided to remand the claim due to a duty-to-assist error in obtaining an adequate medical opinion, and the need for further examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as the underlying non-VA care was approved for payment and these claims were resolved by administrative action.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error and requires an examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current disability manifested by syncope.

The Veteran's effective date for additional dependency compensation due to recognition of C.M. as his helpless child is granted on November 17, 2020.

The Board has determined there are errors in the recoupment of separation pay and requires further investigation to determine the correct amount, if any funds were withheld, and how much was returned.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error and requires an examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current disability manifested by syncope.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional error regarding where the Veteran resided since June 1, 2017. The AOJ needs to determine this and adjust the benefits accordingly.