Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates were dismissed as the original rating decisions have become final.

The claim for home loan guaranty benefits is remanded due to unclear dates and length of service. The Veteran's unit needs to provide a verified retirement points summary, and any previous applications must be sought.

The Board has decided that the change in the Veteran's means test eligibility category from exempt to copay required for income year 2016 was improper and has remanded the case for further action.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected residuals of a right fibula fracture, finding that the evidence did not demonstrate marked limitation of ankle motion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for clarification regarding the value of an irrevocable trust and its impact on the Veteran's net worth, which is necessary to determine if pension benefits are eligible.

The Veteran's surviving spouse has been recognized for purposes of VA death pension and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) benefits.

The Board has remanded the claim for waiver of overpayment due to a lack of an updated Financial Status Report (FSR). The Veteran needs to provide such report.

The Board found that the overpayment of compensation benefits was validly created and denied the Veteran's appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for general arthritis, gout, and osteoporosis. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for chronic gastritis with gastrinoma is being remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's left superficial peroneal nerve disability is being remanded for further development, including obtaining quality assurance records related to the surgeon who performed his ankle surgery.

The Board has remanded the cases due to procedural issues related to contested claims, including failure to provide necessary notices and documents.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to November 8, 2011 for service connection for PVD LLE and PVD RLE was denied.,The Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 40 percent for PVD LLE and PVD RLE were also denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's separation from service met an exception to completion of obligated service, thus the overpayment was not valid and the appeal is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current left hand skin condition and his active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a total hysterectomy, finding that it was not caused or aggravated by her service-connected bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right eye disability, finding that there is no credible evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for neurobehavioral effects and short-term memory loss, both linked to Camp Lejeune contaminated water exposure, are remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's active duty service was less than the required 24 months, and he did not qualify for VA loan guaranty benefits based on his service.

The Veteran's right-hand injury alone does not render him housebound or in need of regular aid and attendance, so his claim for special monthly compensation based on this condition is denied.