Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for varices of the left thigh and partial amputation of the left second toe, as well as her claim for service connection for a right knee condition secondary to her partial amputation. The issues are being referred back to the RO for initial consideration regarding whether the 1992 rating decision was final in relation to these claims.

The Veteran's death was caused by septic shock, neutropenia, and myelodysplasia. The Board found that his myelodysplasia was due to exposure to herbicide agents during service, which is presumed for Vietnam veterans.

The Veteran's claims for hiatal hernia with mild esophagitis and skin rashes have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence.,Service connection cannot be established based on exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, as the Veteran did not serve there during the relevant time period.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for increased evaluations of cold injury of the right and left feet as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The appeal is dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no final decision can be made.

The Board dismissed the appeal for entitlement to nonservice-connected pension benefits as the Veteran withdrew his claim prior to a decision.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to new and material evidence, but the appeal is remanded for a medical opinion on the etiology of the cause of death.

The Veteran's neck disorder is found to have originated during service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The appeal for a compensable rating for the right arm Muscle Group VIII injury is dismissed. The petition to reopen service connection for osteoporosis is granted and remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of a VA examination for the claim on appeal, which is related to presumed exposure to herbicides during service.

The Veteran's pancreatitis, anal abscess, bilateral eye swelling, blurred vision, and gallbladder disorder are not service-connected.,The Board found that the Veteran's conditions did not begin during service or were not related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for death pension benefits because his surviving spouse's income exceeded the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR).

The Board has decided that it does not have jurisdiction to review the appellant's claim for reimbursement or payment of medical services due to incomplete records and unclear eligibility criteria. The case is being remanded for further action.

The Board has dismissed the claims for payment or reimbursement of medical treatment provided by the appellant on August 7, 2020, August 19, 2020, and August 25, 2020 due to already made payments by VA.

The Board has determined that the decision on appeal is not clear and does not provide adequate notice to the appellant. The claim for reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on October 24, 2019, will be remanded for further action.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of relevant evidence and decision details, including VA medical records and treatment at TMC.

The appeal was dismissed as the AOJ administratively reversed the denial of payment for non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran on October 14, 2020 and approved the episode of care.

The Board dismissed the claim of entitlement to payment for non-VA services performed on February 20, 2020 because no decision was made by the AOJ and the appeal is not about service connection.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the claims for payment of medical expenses have been granted by VHA.

The Board has determined that the decision on appeal is not clear and does not provide adequate notice to the appellant. The claim for reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on October 24, 2019, will be remanded for further action.