Other conditions Board decisions

The appeal was dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right and left foot conditions due to exposure to herbicide agents. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's cause of death, acute myeloid leukemia, is being remanded for further examination to determine if it was related to his service in the Republic of Korea.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there is no case or controversy within its jurisdiction due to the appellant's withdrawal of her appeal for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and award of DIC benefits.

The Veteran's claims for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at non-VA facilities are denied due to the presence of deductibles owed by the Veteran.

The appeal is dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no jurisdiction remains for the merits of the case.

The Board denied service connection for larynx cancer and squamous cell carcinoma of the neck, finding no evidence linking these conditions to military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for complications of a lung biopsy and aspergillosis have been denied due to the lack of evidence showing that his conditions resulted from carelessness, negligence, or similar instance of fault on the part of VA.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of gout, which was previously denied. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a rash due to exposure to herbicide agents, as it is inadequate based on the June 2019 remand directives. The VA examiner did not adequately address the Veteran's contention of post-service treatment and the issue of in-service chemical attack verification.

The Board has granted the appellant's application to reopen her claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and remanded the issue of entitlement to burial benefits. The Board also remanded the issue of whether the Veteran's fatal lung disability was related to service, including asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his residuals from right inguinal hernia. The Board will also consider whether an extraschedular rating is warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion and a need for an extended evaluation. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these steps are taken.

The Veteran's appeal for a waiver of overpayment of VA pension benefits is dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to eligibility issues for DIC benefits, specifically whether the Appellant qualifies as a surviving child of the Veteran.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to January 30, 2018. As a result, the Board has dismissed this issue.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for brain tumor and seizures are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between these conditions and exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for a total disability based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to inadequate development of evidence, specifically the need for a vocational or occupational specialist opinion.

The Board has determined that J.H. can be recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse due to her legal marriage and continuous cohabitation with him until his death, without any desertion or intent on her part.