Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right foot condition, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has decided that the change in the Veteran's Means Test eligibility category from copay exempt to copay required for VA healthcare services in 2015 was not proper and has remanded the matter for further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have diagnosed residuals of a left arm burn or pain as a disability, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has decided that the claim for service connection for respiratory disability due to asbestos exposure should be remanded as there is insufficient evidence in the record regarding the etiology of the Veteran's pulmonary nodule and granuloma.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of $4,504.00 was not valid due to an administrative error and thus grants the Veteran's appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic adjustment disorder, including as due to military sexual trauma, has been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and clarification of her claims.

The Board has decided that the change in the Veteran's Means Test eligibility category from copay exempt to Geographic Means Test copay for income year 2016 was not proper and has remanded the matter for further action.

The Veteran's swallowing disability is rated at 10 percent and his weakness in the right lower extremity is rated at 20 percent.,The Veteran's weakness in the right upper extremity is rated at 40 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a penile lesion, finding that it is not related to his service-connected epididymitis.

The Veteran's eye disorders, including retinal detachment, choroidal neovascular membranes (CNVM), and pseudophakia, are found to be secondary to his service-connected macular degeneration.

The Veteran's former spouse was recognized as a Camp Lejeune family member, resolving the appeal in her favor.

The Veteran's service-connected cyclothymic disorder has not rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and his TDIU claim is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of a right hand disorder. The Veteran's claim for service connection of vasovagal syncope was granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left side chest pain with radiating pain down left arm and burning sensation to bilateral fingertips due to inadequate nexus opinions in previous examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left elbow disability, which may be related to service including exposure to an IED blast.

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

The Veteran's eligibility category for copay exemptions in the VA healthcare system was changed from exempt to required due to his income exceeding the means test threshold. The claim is denied as he does not meet the criteria for treatment without a copay.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development, including obtaining private medical records and conducting a VA examination. The Veteran's respiratory condition, specifically pulmonary fibrosis, is at issue.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for a sinus condition, temporary total evaluation based on convalescence following surgery, service connection for a skin condition, and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to the failure to file a timely substantive appeal.

The Veteran's income was not in excess of the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR) and he met the income requirements for eligibility for nonservice-connected pension benefits with SMP based on the need for regular aid and attendance. Therefore, the claim is granted.