Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has decided that the reimbursement for private ambulance transportation to the Providence VA emergency room on September 1, 2018 is not clear and convincing enough based on the available records. The decision is remanded so that additional medical records can be obtained.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to May 16, 2017 has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative, and the Board is dismissing the case as a result.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for death pension benefits with aid and attendance is dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional examination and opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current facial deformity is related to his in-service tooth extraction.

The Veteran's cause of death, cardiorespiratory arrest and myocardial infarction, was not caused or contributed substantially to by a service-connected disability. The Board found no evidence linking the conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's post-phlebitic syndrome and venous stasis are residuals of his service-connected DVT, and the Board has granted entitlement to secondary service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the TDIU claim prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied service connection for poliomyelitis, right foot disorder, and right hip disorder as the conditions were found to have existed prior to service and not aggravated by military service.

The Board denied the establishment of veteran status for basic eligibility for VA compensation benefits as the appellant did not have active duty service and does not currently have a service-connected disability attributable to her ACDUTRA service.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of the cost of medical treatment received at Robert Packer Hospital from April 10, 2011 through April 12, 2011 is granted due to it being an emergency situation where a prudent layperson would have believed immediate medical attention was necessary.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for a compensable rating for the service-connected right hip DJD with limitation of flexion and for a TDIU prior to November 9, 2018.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's drill pay during FY 2015 and the impact on his VA compensation benefits. The Veteran needs to provide additional documentation from DFAS or other appropriate agencies.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Veteran's appeal for Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) was dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for basal cell carcinomas was denied as the disability did not meet the criteria for a compensable or greater than 10 percent rating prior to December 10, 2019. From December 10, 2019, the Veteran's condition met the criteria for a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's surviving spouse was granted VA death pension benefits with an allowance for aid and attendance. The appellant, the beneficiary's daughter, is seeking reimbursement for last sickness expenses incurred on behalf of her mother. After reviewing the evidence, the Board has awarded up to $30,044.93 in accrued benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical examination, and a new evaluation is needed to determine the severity of the Veteran's left hand disability.

The Veteran's liver cancer is granted service connection as it is presumed to be related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during his active duty.