Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the VA examinations obtained prior to the March 2019 rating decision were not adequate for adjudication and thus remands the case for further examination of the Veteran's Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and related conditions.

The Veteran's appeal seeking benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is dismissed as a matter of law due to his death before final approval and designation into the program.

The Board has granted service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the right lateral tongue, finding it likely related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's breast cancer is presumed to be due to burn pit toxin exposure while serving in Saudi Arabia. The claim for service connection under the PACT Act is granted, but the claim for service connection on a basis other than as pursuant to the PACT Act is remanded.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and therefore he is ineligible for burial benefits due to lack of evidence supporting entitlement under applicable regulations.

The Board has remanded the claims for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance, and housebound status due to a pending appeal at the time of the Veteran's death. The Appellant is seeking clarification regarding her eligibility as a substitute claimant.

The Board dismissed the appeal because VA did not make any determination denying the benefits sought by the appellant, but rather informed the appellant that it had not properly submitted its claims for such.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, and will need to obtain a new VA opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left upper eye lid ptosis.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for ascending aorta aneurysm has been dismissed as he withdrew the appeal through his authorized representative.

Your claim for TDIU has been granted in a separate decision, making this appeal moot.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and jurisdictional issues regarding payment or reimbursement for non-VA medical services provided on February 19, 2020. The AOJ is required to obtain all relevant notices, adjudicatory documents, and evidence considered in connection with the claim.

The Board has dismissed the appeal because the appellant died during the pendency of the case, and therefore does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for a VA examination and medical opinion due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's neurological condition in his lower extremities, which may be related to service-connected lumbosacral strain or other exposures during service.

The Board has determined that remand is needed to obtain missing documents and determine the appellant's eligibility for payment of non-VA medical care provided on December 2, 2019, and December 11, 2019. The Board cannot determine if it has jurisdiction to address the claim due to incomplete records.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues, including sending documents to the Veteran and ensuring both parties receive future updates. A hearing is also scheduled.

The Veteran's appeal for restoration of educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill is denied because she withdrew from the school before its closure and did not meet the legal requirements for restoration.

The Board denied an apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits to the appellant on behalf of their minor child during the Veteran's incarceration due to a lack of demonstrated individual need based on financial information provided.

The Board has determined that all necessary procedural steps have not been completed for the appeal of the apportionment of VA compensation benefits to the Appellant. The case is being remanded to ensure compliance with special contested claims procedures and to obtain financial information from the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the removal of his former spouse, O., from his VA award is denied. The effective date for this adjustment will remain May 1, 2003.,The Veteran's appeal to add his daughter, N., as a dependent to his VA award is denied. The effective date remains December 23, 2013.

The Board has dismissed the issues of whether VA provided a prior individual authorization for non-VA hospitalization and entitlement to payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses. The VHA reversed its previous denial, and the Veteran's claim was approved.