Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding no evidence linking his heart disease and Covid-19 pneumonia to his active service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for higher initial disability ratings for right and left foot tarsal tunnel syndrome due to a duty to assist error. The VA examiners are instructed to provide an opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's bilateral tarsal tunnel syndrome without considering the ameliorative effects of medication used.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to squamous cell carcinoma, finding that there is no evidence linking it to herbicide agent exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cardiac condition, including bradycardia with an implanted pacemaker, is not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking it to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to squamous cell carcinoma, finding that there is no evidence linking it to herbicide agent exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of a non-VA prescription medication from February 9, 2023 is denied as the treatment was not related to an emergency medical visit and there were no billed charges.

The Board denied an effective date prior to January 25, 2016, for the award of a separate 20 percent rating for right elbow pronation as it was not factually ascertainable that the Veteran had this condition before that date.

The Veteran's application for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance of Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was denied because he died before his eligibility could be determined and he was not eligible to enroll in the program.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a rash associated with herbicide exposure was denied as he does not have a current rash disability.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance of another person is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ must schedule an examination to determine if he requires the regular aid and attendance of another person as a result of his service-connected impairment of rectal sphincter control.

The Veteran's appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on July 13, 2021, by Inova Loudoun Hospital was denied because the remaining balance due was a deductible under his other health insurance.

The Veteran's appeal for a refund of the VA funding fee has been dismissed as the lender refunded the amount in February 2025.

The Veteran's death was not caused by or related to a condition incurred in service, and the appeal is denied.

The Veteran's death was not caused by or related to a condition incurred in service, and the appeal is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal for equitable relief as it does not have authority to adjudicate such claims.

The Board has determined that the July 2021 HLR request was timely in response to the April 2020 rating decision, and thus grants the appeal regarding the timeliness of this request.

The Veteran's claim for Chapter 33 educational assistance benefits in excess of 18 months and 19 days was denied because he used 11 days of his original 19-month Chapter 30 entitlement before electing to receive Chapter 33 benefits. His maximum remaining entitlement under Chapter 33 is limited to 18 months and 19 days.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of a proposed reduction in the Veteran's rating for urticaria because it was not an adjudicative decision that can be appealed to the Board.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further action regarding whether the overpayment was properly created and for referral of the waiver request to the Committee on Waivers and Compromises.

The Board has determined that there are several duty to assist errors in the AOJ's decision and remands the case for further development. The Veteran's claim of character of discharge is being remanded due to incomplete records related to his service.