Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a small bowel resection due to a GIST is being remanded as the Board finds that the question of whether VA failed to exercise the degree of care expected from a reasonable health care provider should be addressed by a gastroenterologist or oncologist.

The appellant's claim for recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran, for the purpose of entitlement to DIC benefits is denied due to the marriage not occurring within 15 years of the Veteran’s separation from military.

The Veteran's colorectal cancer and its residuals are found to be related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange. Service connection is granted.

The claim for nonservice-connected death pension at a higher rate based upon having necessitated aid and attendance is denied due to the appellant's income exceeding the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR). There are also concerns about the completeness of medical expense documentation.

The Veteran's claim for waiver of overpayment of dependent child benefits was denied because he misrepresented a material fact in his application to add dependents, leading to the creation of the $8,654.36 overpayment.

The Board has determined that the procedural steps for a simultaneously contested claim have not been completed, and thus the matter is remanded to ensure full compliance with the required procedures.

The Veteran's CVA palsy and feet condition are granted service connection, with the former being related to Agent Orange exposure. The hearing loss claim is remanded for further examination.

The Board has denied service connection for right and left foot disorders, but has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits is dismissed as her service-connected disability from September 3, 2015, provides a greater benefit than the pension.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU is remanded due to the need for updated information from his employer.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's in-service asbestos exposure contributed to his development of esophageal cancer, which ultimately led to his death from respiratory failure. The evidence is in equipoise as to whether this exposure caused or aggravated the esophageal cancer.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's right eye condition is secondary to his service-connected diabetes and hypertension.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot abrasion injury with chronic osteomyelitis, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an eye condition and a back disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The Veteran has been diagnosed with bilateral uveitis, chalazion, and degenerative arthritis of the spine.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives, specifically regarding whether the Veteran's in-service sensory loss was an early manifestation of her current neuropathy.

The Veteran's son, R.C., is over the age of 18 and has completed his education. The Board denied continued additional compensation for a dependent child after June 1, 2020.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The appeal for DIC benefits is dismissed as the Veteran's death was not caused by a condition related to his service.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to neuroendocrine and bone cancer, but the evidence does not support a connection between these cancers and his service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as she did not have creditable active duty service for purposes of eligibility for Chapter 33 educational benefits.