Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service-connected burial benefits was denied as the appellant had not incurred expenses related to the funeral and burial of the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for pancreatic cancer was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, as the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The appellant requested withdrawal of the appeals for past-due benefits awarded in April and May 2019, which were dismissed as per the appellant's request.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the March 2020 rating decision was only a proposal of a finding of incompetency, not a final decision on the matter.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran withdrew it before a decision was made.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the appellant's representative requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal of his education benefits claim under the Post 9/11 GI Bill as he withdrew the appeal prior to a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for right humerus, right hip flexion, and right hip impairment. The Veteran's cash payment was reduced due to retired pay, but the Appellant is entitled to full attorney fees of 20% based on past-due benefits awarded.

The overpayment of VA compensation benefits was properly created due to a retroactive reduction in the compensation rate to the 10 percent rate as of the 61st date of the Veteran’s felony conviction, resulting in an overpayment. The appeal is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further medical evaluation and opinion regarding the right hip disorder and heat injury with elevated body temperature.

The Board has granted service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder but remanded the skin disorder claim due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right and left knees are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right knee is remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's bladder cancer and its removal are being remanded for further development, including obtaining relevant SSA records and VA treatment records. The case will be reviewed to determine if the Veteran's condition is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral lower extremity circulatory system disability, including varicose veins, finding that the current disability was not incurred in or due to military service.

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

The Board has determined that the reductions of the Veteran's left and right foot disabilities from 100 percent to 30 percent, effective August 1, 2019, were proper.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a blood disorder and entitlement to TDIU due to additional development being needed. The decision on these issues is pending.

The Veteran's appeal for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits was denied because his service from October 2008 to October 2009 was not considered qualifying active duty for Chapter 33 benefit purposes.

The Veteran's right foot peroneal tendinitis/hallux valgus has been rated at 10 percent since October 4, 2017. The Board denied a higher rating as the disability does not meet criteria for a more severe rating.