Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's medical expenses from September 13 and 14, 2018 were remanded due to the VA not having a copy of the decision being appealed or any notice provided to the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for arthritis of the fingers and thumbs are being remanded due to insufficient examination reports, confusion regarding claim development, and need for a medical opinion on when the arthritis manifested.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for arthritis of the fingers and thumbs are being remanded due to insufficient examination reports, confusion regarding claim development, and need for a medical opinion on when the arthritis manifested.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for adding his spouse D.B. as a dependent spouse was denied because he did not report the marriage until March 2020, which is within one year of the marriage.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU) is being remanded because the Social Security Administration records were not obtained as instructed in previous Board decisions.

The Board has decided that a TDIU is granted, but the service connection for myofascial pain syndrome remains pending and needs to be remanded.

The Veteran's SMC based on aid and attendance was granted effective March 10, 2020, as the evidence showed an increase in disability since that date.

The Veteran's appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a left eye disorder has been dismissed due to an error in the procedural history, and VBA is correcting this by issuing an HLR decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, requiring a VA examination to determine if amyloidosis is related to service.

The Veteran's lung squamous cell carcinoma is being remanded due to the lack of a proper examination for rating purposes.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's spinal cord injury. The issues of increased ratings for right foot fracture and hallux valgus, as well as special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound, are also remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Appellant lacks standing to challenge an incompetency determination made by the Department of Veterans Affairs, as only beneficiaries can contest such determinations.

The Veteran's appeal was remanded for further examination and analysis regarding his service connection claim for sleep apnea, as well as increased rating claims for hammer toe deformities of the right foot and left foot, and crush injury of the left third toe with ecchymosis and hammertoe deformity. The decision on these issues is pending.

The Veteran's spouse withdrew their request for payment or reimbursement of ambulance expenses incurred on December 23, 2019. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for payment of non-VA medical treatment on February 24, 2018 has been approved by the VHA Office of Community Care. As a result, there is no remaining allegation of error and the appeal is dismissed.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for an increased rate of payment for survivors' pension benefits based on insufficient evidence showing she has enough income to cover her expenses.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for arteriosclerosis and restless leg syndrome due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's claim is being reviewed again because of missing VA records from his treatment in Amarillo Health Care System, and a need for an opinion on the etiology of the diagnosed conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran's timely appeal was accepted after a notice of disagreement was filed, and there is no specific error of fact or law to dispute.

The Board has determined that the cause of the Veteran's death is remanded due to a failure to obtain medical opinions regarding the etiology of his heart condition and pneumonia. The VA will need to provide an opinion on whether it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's conditions are related to service, including exposure to contaminated water during Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in not addressing whether the Veteran is eligible for outpatient dental treatment purposes for a bridgework dental condition.