Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses incurred at a non-VA facility due to an injury to his left foot is denied because the treatment was for a workplace injury and not covered by VA.

The Board denied service connection for glioblastoma, right temporal lobe and the cause of death due to glioblastoma. The evidence did not establish a nexus between the Veteran's glioblastoma and his military service or exposure to contaminants at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has decided that the notice of disagreement regarding the May 2014 rating decision was not timely filed, and thus remanded for issuance of a statement of the case.

The Board denied service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) prior to August 10, 2022 as there is no persuasive evidence that the condition began during service or is related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional private treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) medical and vocational records. The Veteran should also provide a detailed report of his child's work history.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for four conditions: LEFT big toe fracture, LEFT great toe traumatic arthritis, RIGHT big toe arthritis, and umbilical hernia. The AOJ is required to issue a Statement of the Case (SOC) addressing these issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for lipomas, finding no evidence of a correlation between his active military service and his current skin disability.

The Veteran's hip disabilities are being remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his conditions and determine if there is any functional impairment due to flare-ups or repetitive use.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for recognition as his surviving spouse, finding that continuous cohabitation was not demonstrated from the date of marriage to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left and right foot hammer toes as there are outstanding VA treatment records, private medical records, and an addendum opinion needed.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for residuals of large cell lymphoma is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records. The Board will also consider whether an extraschedular evaluation is warranted based on the Veteran's complaints of pain and fatigue.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to incomplete employment information and the need for updated tax returns.

The Veteran's service-connected neck disability is granted, while his back and stomach bacterial infection claims are denied. The right hand strain issues have been granted with a maximum rating of 20 percent.

The Veteran's current bilateral eye condition, including recurrent eye infections, is at least as likely as not incurred in or caused by his active military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 because there was no evidence of carelessness, negligence, or fault on VA's part in causing his right arm disorder.

The Veteran's sister, the Appellant, sought accrued benefits due to her expenses related to her brother's last sickness. However, she did not provide documentation of these expenses and thus was denied accrued benefits.

The Veteran's appeal regarding an increased apportionment of his VA disability compensation benefits on behalf of T.F. was dismissed due to the untimeliness of his VA Form 9, which is a procedural defect.

The appellant's claim for additional accrued benefits in excess of $4,748.00 was denied as she is not a child eligible for such benefits and did not provide evidence of expenses beyond the already paid amount.

The Board is remanding the case to conduct an audit of the Veteran's surviving spouse's account and determine the amount of benefits that were due but not paid at the time of her death in August 2013. The Appellant is also asked to provide documentation supporting any personal expenses she may have incurred for last sickness and burial.