Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran passed away during the appeal process, and as a result, the Board has no jurisdiction to make a decision on his claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to service and rejecting any presumptive service connection based on continuity of symptomatology or chronicity in service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right elbow disorder, finding that his pre-existing condition did not increase in severity during service beyond its natural progression.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current eye disorder is related to service, specifically exposure to weapons firing and dust during deployment to Diego Garcia.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the decedent's military service, and further development is required.

The Veteran was granted service connection for Raynaud's Syndrome, which is a direct result of his military service.

The Veteran's request for a waiver of an overpayment of VA benefits was denied because the appeal was not filed within the 180-day period following notification.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of October 11, 2018 for service connection for essential tremors based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the May 2019 rating decision is granted. The claim for an earlier effective date prior to December 17, 2020 for service connection for bilateral paralysis of the upper extremities is denied.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Hackley Hospital on July 9, 2017, and July 10, 2017, was denied because the treatment did not meet the criteria under 38 U.S.C. § 1725 due to a lack of timely submission within 90 days after the date of service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities has been dismissed as the Veteran and his representative have withdrawn their appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for carotid sinus hypersensitivity with syncope as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected cervical spinal compression fracture with IVDS, and for pacemaker implantation as secondary to his carotid sinus hypersensitivity.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically failing to provide a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's lung disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, and an addendum medical opinion is needed regarding the etiology of any diagnosed heart condition, including CAD and tachycardia.

The Veteran's right pinky finger disability has been denied an initial compensable rating.,The Veteran's left lower extremity disturbance of skin sensation shin area is also denied an initial compensable rating.,A rating of 20 percent, but no higher, for left lower extremity shin splints (previously rated as left lower extremity stress fracture) has been granted.

The Veteran's attorney is requesting a review of the initial disability ratings for his service-connected right ankle condition, specifically prior to August 22, 2018 and in excess of 10 percent thereafter. The RO has not addressed these issues yet.

The Veteran's service-connected peritoneal malignant mesothelioma did not cause loss of use of a creative organ, and there was no evidence of need for aid and attendance or housebound status.,Special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status is denied as the Veteran had a 100% disability rating but did not have additional service-connected disabilities independently ratable at 60%, nor were they permanently confined to their house.

The Board has decided that the decision on appeal is not of record, and thus the claim must be remanded to correct the error in satisfying a regulatory or statutory duty.

The Veteran's claim for additional dependency compensation for his spouse was denied because he did not provide sufficient information regarding his marital history. The Board now finds that VA made a pre-decisional duty to assist error in failing to ensure that the claims file included all loan and education-related records that might include information regarding his marital history.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected psychiatric disorder and for completion of a VA Form 21-8940.