Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Board has determined that the appellant's notice of disagreement was timely filed, and thus remanded for further development regarding the propriety of terminating her apportionment benefits.

The Veteran's unauthorized non-VA medical expenses for emergency treatment at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital from May 20, 2013 to May 21, 2013 are granted as the condition was a serious threat to health and VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The Veteran's medical expenses for a pilonidal abscess on March 29, 2014 were reimbursed as it was considered an emergency due to the severity of his condition and the unavailability of VA facilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims, including a new VA examination and updated employment history.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his right true vocal cord carcinoma status post (s/p) right hemicolectomy is remanded due to the need for clarification on the surgical history and residuals, as well as additional medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for upper extremities and hernia residuals are granted. The Board also remanded the issue of temporary total disability ratings for periods of convalescence following a hernia surgery.

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

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral leg disorder and insomnia are not granted. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with previous directives and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's left eye disorder and his military service.

The Board granted the Veteran's claim for reimbursement of beneficiary travel expenses incurred on February 8, 1996, due to his income not exceeding a certain threshold and because the ambulance transport was medically necessary and occurred during a medical emergency.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for gall bladder disability and cancerous colon polyps due to potential conflicts in medical opinions. The issues are now pending for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of tubal ligation, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between her current symptoms and her in-service procedure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic condition and noting that his symptoms are subjective only. The Board also noted that there was no medical evidence to show the Veteran had any chronic cough or colds since separation from service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for anosmia, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his military service and his current condition.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's employment status and service-connected disabilities. The RO is instructed to provide appropriate notice, obtain missing records, and schedule an examination for a comprehensive evaluation of her ability to work.

The Veteran's right eye disorder was granted service connection as a direct result of an in-service injury, but the evidence did not support a nexus between his current condition and service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's balance disorder and addressing whether it is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a dental disorder, including gum disease and jaw clicking, due to incomplete examination in October 2020. The examiner did not address whether the condition is related to service or if the missing teeth are due to trauma.

The Veteran's spouse was awarded additional compensation effective March [REDACTED], 2011, and the son's compensation award was reinstated on April 1, 2011. The appeal for an earlier effective date is denied.,There was a mistake in removing the Veteran's son from his compensation award from January 1, 2009 to April 1, 2011, and he has been reinstated.