Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, leaving no issues for the Board to consider.

The Veteran's SMC claim was remanded for further development, including a VA examination. The Veteran missed the scheduled appointment due to a healthcare emergency and requested another one, but it has not been honored. The case is being remanded again to schedule an appropriate clinician for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 60 percent for residuals of a malignant neoplasm of the prostate gland is denied. The maximum schedular rating assignable for his condition has been assigned, and there are no additional factors that warrant an increased rating.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's benefits should be terminated due to his status as a fugitive felon, and they are remanding this case for further procedures.

The Board denied service connection for hysterectomy as the Veteran's need for a hysterectomy was due to multiple uterine fibroids, which are unrelated to her in-service gynecological problems or exposure to chemicals/fuels during service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran, finding that there was no continuous cohabitation from the date of marriage to the date of death and that any separation was not due to the misconduct or fault of the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his scar associated with squamous cell carcinoma in remission, status post left-lower lung lobectomy was denied. His claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for the scar was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding whether the Veteran's hiatal hernia is related to service, specifically his contention that it was caused by rearming and repairing M48 and M60 tanks during service. The Board requests an addendum opinion from a clinician.

The Veteran requested an earlier effective date for service connection awards, but withdrew her appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to lobar pneumonia, finding no evidence linking it to military service or herbicide exposure.

The appeal has been dismissed as the Appellant withdrew her appeal.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for TDIU, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral carotid artery stenosis on a direct basis, but has remanded the issue of whether it is secondary to service-connected ischemic heart disease.

The Board has determined that more development is necessary to determine the etiology of the Veteran's right lung disability, including whether it arose during service or is related to exposure from chemical agents. The case is being remanded for a VA examination and further review.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's right hip strain is related to service or secondary to her service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he withdrew the appeal before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his service-connected disabilities and their impact on daily living.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as he does not meet the criteria for education benefits under Chapter 33 of Title 38, United States Code in excess of the 80 percent rate.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The Board found that the Veteran’s varicose veins did not meet criteria for a higher rating, and her other claims were either denied on their merits or remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a potential issue with the timeliness of the Veteran's request for an extension of his Chapter 30 benefits. The AOJ is instructed to address whether the request was timely filed and, if so, whether an extension should be granted.