Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for burial transportation reimbursement as VA did not receive a receipt detailing the requested transportation costs.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, but his heart disorder may be related to in-service herbicide agent exposure. The Board has ordered a remand for further development regarding the heart disorder claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inconsistencies in the overpayment calculation and the need for a review of whether J.L.H. should have been considered as a dependent school child, which could affect the amount of the overpayment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient notice provided by the AOJ regarding the basis for the denial of the claim and the need to provide additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for payment of non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran on specific dates due to errors in notice and lack of complete evidence.

The Veteran's restoration of competency status for VA benefits was granted as there is no clear and convincing medical evidence showing he lacks the mental capacity to manage his financial affairs.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the claim for payment of medical expenses was already granted by VA and paid.

The Board has determined that the termination of apportionment on behalf of D.H. is not ripe for appellate review due to unclear evidence regarding primary physical custody during the appeal period, and thus remands the case for further development.

The Veteran's other specified trauma and stressor related disorder with alcohol use disorder has been granted a 50 percent disability rating, effective October 11, 2018.

The Board has determined that the matter is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues and has ordered a remand to ensure full compliance with contested claims procedures.

The Veteran's essential tremors are found to be related to service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for neck pain as secondary to her service-connected bilateral knee disabilities. The evidence is in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's current neck disability was caused by altered biomechanics due to her service-connected knee conditions.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision can be made.

The Board determined that the rate of survivor pension benefits for the Appellant was proper, but denied her claim as there was no new evidence to support a higher rate.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a government-furnished headstone or marker and presidential memorial certificate due to the former service member having a discharge under other than honorable conditions, which is considered dishonorable and thus a bar to VA benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal regarding additional educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill is now moot due to a restorative action taken by VA, and thus the appeal must be dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastric disorder (previously 'heartburn') is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.

The claim for payment or reimbursement of emergency medical expenses incurred at Southern Regional Medical Center on March 6, 2020 has been approved in part. The appellant must resubmit the claim with a corrected modifier for one line item that was not paid due to a billing issue.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient notice provided by the AOJ and lack of jurisdictional authority.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient notice provided by the AOJ regarding the basis for the denial of the claim and the need to provide additional evidence.