Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Veteran's VRAP benefits were terminated on March 13, 2014 because the educational institution provided certification that he was not participating in a full-time program after that date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disability, including as due to asbestos exposure, is being remanded for further evaluation and clarification of the diagnoses.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to February 10, 2016, for the award of additional compensation payment for dependent spouse, K.W., finding that VA did not receive a claim until February 10, 2016, over a year after their marriage.

The Veteran's right fourth finger disability is granted an increased rating of 10 percent, effective from the date of this decision.

The Veteran died from brain cancer, presumed to be related to his service-connected anxiety. The Board found no evidence of herbicide agent exposure at Takhli during the Vietnam era and denied service connection for cause of death.

The Veteran's mitral valve prolapse with mitral regurgitation is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that this rating is appropriate given the current evidence of record.

The appellant's DIC and DEA benefits were terminated due to concurrent receipt, and the appeal is denied as a matter of law.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, requiring a new evaluation of the Veteran's arthritis of the thoracic spine and its relationship to her service.

The Veteran's claim for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of non-service-connected pension benefits is being remanded due to incomplete information and the need to obtain additional records from SSA.

The Board has granted service connection for myelofibrosis, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise that the Veteran's condition was incurred during his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a left eye disability, finding that the condition pre-existed service and was not aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 70 percent for total left hip prosthetic replacement, excluding periods of temporary total ratings, including under 38 C.F.R. § 4.30 from September 1, 2015 to October 31, 2016, is being remanded due to the need for a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Veteran's right and left foot hammertoes are being remanded for a new examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran requested a withdrawal of her appeal due to satisfaction with the July 2018 decision finding she is competent to handle VA benefits.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of VA compensation benefits was due to sole administrative error by VA, and thus the appeal is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeals for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of pension benefits and entitlement to special monthly pension due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for additional development, specifically obtaining a new VA medical opinion regarding whether the removal of the right ovary during surgery was due to fault or an unforeseeable event.

The Board has decided that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for cancer of the lip. The issue is now remanded for further development, including an examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's condition.

The Veteran's discharge was under other than honorable conditions, and he does not have any other qualifying periods of service for Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) purposes. Therefore, the claim for education benefits is denied.