Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of throat cancer, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hernia disorder and TDIU due to a lack of sufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's abdominal disorder (diastasis recti) and his in-service motor vehicle accident. The cases are now pending for further review.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a VA examination regarding the Veteran's respiratory condition, including chronic congestion, cough, and sinus issues. The Veteran's STRs show complaints of similar symptoms during service.

The Veteran's net worth exceeded the $130,733.00 limit for VA non-service-connected disability pension benefits due to a transfer of assets during the look-back period.

The Board has determined that the decision or decisions on appeal, relevant medical records, and correspondence between the appellant and VHA are missing. The case is being remanded to obtain these documents.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for payment of dental services provided on November 21, 2018 and December 18, 2018 because there was no prior authorization from VA for non-VA treatment during those dates.

The Board has remanded the appellant's claims for VA survivor's benefits, burial allowance, plot or internment allowance, and burial transportation reimbursement due to a lack of complete service personnel records.

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

The Board has dismissed the appeals for entitlement to payment for non-VA medical services performed on October 13, 2019 and subsequent dates due to lack of a decision by VA.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for TDIU, so the case is dismissed.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of bilateral hip replacements due to arthritis, as secondary to runner stress cracks, because the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request, and the Board is dismissing it.

The Veteran's spouse has not provided evidence of a child born prior to their marriage, which is required for dependency and indemnity compensation and death pension benefits. The Board finds that there was no pending claim at the time of the Veteran's death regarding these issues.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for pulmonary fibrosis, to include as due to asbestos exposure, must be remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal for reimbursement of non-VA medical treatment is dismissed due to his death.

The Board has received a withdrawal request from the appellant and his representative, thus dismissing their appeals for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and procedural errors, including missing records from VHA.

The Veteran did not inform VA of her spouse's death until December 17, 2020. The Board denied the appeal as she failed to notify VA in a timely manner.

The Veteran's claim for an increased apportionment of her VA compensation benefits was denied as she has not shown a need in excess of the amount already awarded.

The Veteran's medical expenses at M Health Fairview Masonic Cancer Clinic on December 17, 2018 were not covered because the treatment was for a non-service-connected condition and there was no emergency situation requiring immediate care. The closest VA facility was feasibly available.