Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA survivor's benefits as there was insufficient evidence to establish that he is entitled to such benefits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for weakness and a respiratory condition, both secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The case is being returned for further development including obtaining an addendum opinion from the physician-examiner who provided the September 1, 2021 medical opinion.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's diverticulitis is not related to service and remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the amount of overpayment debt for the Veteran needs to be recalculated due to conflicting information and unassociated records. The case is being remanded to obtain necessary documentation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left foot hallux valgus with arthritis and right foot arthritis, finding that neither condition warranted a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has granted a separate rating for disfigurement due to shrapnel wound, but denied an increased rating and TDIU. The case is being remanded for the Veteran to submit a VA Form 21-8940.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate January 2020 VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of any current stomach disability, including PUD and hiatal hernia. The claim is now pending for a new examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current right arm musculoskeletal disability is related to his service. The Veteran reported injuries during active service and underwent VA examinations for these conditions.

The Board has dismissed the claims for payment or reimbursement of medical treatment provided by the appellant on November 4, 2020, November 18, 2020, and December 16, 2020 as payment was already made in March and April 2021.

The Veteran's appeal to disapprove the apportionment of VA compensation benefits was dismissed because he did not file a timely Notice of Disagreement within 60 days after receiving the January 2020 decision.

The Veteran's service connection for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been granted, and he is also entitled to special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another due to his ALS.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition of the legs, head, neck and face, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board dismissed the appeals for payment or reimbursement of medical costs from Grays Harbor Community Hospital and Providence Health Services as they were paid in full by VA.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for lateral bulging of the L4-5 disc on the left and L5-L1 disc on the left, finding that his combined range of motion did not meet criteria for higher ratings.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the claim for payment of medical services was administratively approved by VA, and no further action is needed.

The Board has dismissed the claims for payment or reimbursement of medical treatment provided by the appellant on April 3, 2019, and April 6, 2019, as well as September 1, 2019, and September 8, 2019, because payments have already been made.

The Board has granted service connection for trigeminal neuralgia and remanded the claims for essential tremor of the right hand and left hand.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as all episodes of care have been administratively approved and paid for by VA.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for TDIU and SMC as they are considered duplicative of issues in another appeal stream.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.