Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for follicular lymphoma, finding that new evidence supports a determination of herbicide agent exposure during service and thus establishing presumptive service connection.

The Board has determined that there was a due process error in the initial decision regarding survivor's pension, as the appellant did not receive proper notification of the decision and its basis. The case is being remanded to correct this issue.

The Veteran's disability ratings for post-surgical neuritis and muscle injury left arm due to surgical excision of malignant sarcoma were reduced, but the reduction was found to be improper. The rating for post-surgical neuritis has been restored from noncompensable to 40 percent.

The Board has determined that there was a pre-decisional error in the June 2021 decision regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits and has ordered remand to correct this error.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected other specified trauma and stress related disorder is remanded due to a duty to assist error. A VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of his disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to procedural errors and the need for additional information regarding the Veteran's marital status.

The Board has determined that the May 2021 PCAFC determination did not meet the criteria outlined in 38 U.S.C. § 5104(b) and as directed in 38 U.S.C. § 1720G(a)(12). The Veteran's claim for eligibility for PCAFC benefits has been remanded to provide proper notice.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's abdominal artery condition needs further examination and opinion due to an inadequate previous VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of HSV-2 is more likely than not related to his service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with your claim.

The Veteran's service-connected hand and foot conditions render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has recognized the appellant as the lawful spouse of the Veteran at the time of his death and lived with him continuously from their common law marriage in September 1980 to his death, thus granting recognition for purposes of receiving DIC benefits.

The Board has determined that the May 2021 decision denying eligibility for PCAFC benefits was based on a pre-decisional error and requires remand to obtain a new medical opinion from CEAT, evaluate the Veteran's need for personal care services based on specific criteria, and issue proper notification of the decision.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, but he had an original claim for pension pending at the time of his death. The Appellant is granted a nonservice-connected burial allowance.

The appeal regarding attorney fees awarded in the April 2020 rating decision is remanded due to procedural issues related to simultaneously contested claims.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation and earlier effective date for his service-connected dermatophytosis is granted. The effective date of the increased rating will be July 20, 2019.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a failure to obtain relevant sleep medicine treatment records through the VA Choice Program and from a private provider. The AOJ must attempt to obtain these records.

The Veteran's service connection claim for acute lymphocytic leukemia is granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during service, as provided by the PACT Act.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of overpayment of VA compensation benefits due to his incarceration and unjust enrichment, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to outstanding SSA records that need to be obtained for a proper evaluation of the claim.