Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues and requests for updated financial information, including child support records and Financial Status Reports. The appeal is not about service connection.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the appellant is granted VA burial benefits based on nonservice-connected death. However, reimbursement for transportation expenses to a national cemetery is denied as the Veteran was not buried in one.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's intestinal bleeding is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected cirrhosis of the liver with chronic hepatitis.

The Board has granted service connection for polycythemia as secondary to the service-connected ischemic heart disease, but denied an earlier effective date.

The appeal of improper calculation of attorney fees of past due benefits awarded in a September 2019 decision is dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's heat stroke is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current level of severity, including any asthenia and chronic fatigue.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed due to the death of the appellant during the pendency of the appeal.

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

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a neck condition has been dismissed due to the withdrawal by his attorney.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was primarily at fault for not informing VA of his marital status, resulting in an overpayment. The decision grants recovery of $3,685 and denies recovery of $4,572 due to significant VA fault.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and whether his service-connected duodenal ulcer disease contributed to his death. The case will be reviewed by another VA physician for a new opinion.

The Board dismissed the claim for payment of unauthorized medical services rendered in Hastings Regional Center from April 2, 2002, to July 22, 2002 due to a missing claims file and lack of specific allegations of error.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for loss of teeth due to trauma for purposes of receiving VA dental treatment, as VHA needs to determine if the Veteran meets the basic eligibility requirements under 38 C.F.R. § 17.161 and Class eligibility in the first instance under 38 C.F.R. § 3.381.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the four Appellants are entitled to receive proceeds from the Veteran's National Service Life Insurance policy due to the Veteran's intent as expressed in a February 2009 written statement.

The Veteran's Crohn's disease is found to have started during his military service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's esophageal reflux with hiatal hernia was granted a 60% rating since June 6, 2019. The previous ratings were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic bladder or urinary tract infections, finding that there is not a current disability characterized by recurrent chronic bladder or urinary tract infections.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death before a hearing could be held.

The Veteran's service connection claim for vitiligo is granted as the condition had its onset during active duty.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to a finding of fraud. The AOJ must obtain specific medical opinions, investigation reports, and plea agreements from previous proceedings.