Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to new and material evidence. However, the claim is denied as there is no probative evidence showing that any in-service condition contributed substantially or materially to the Veteran's death.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a VA medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's cause of death. The appellant seeks service connection for the cause of her husband's death, which is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for dependency benefits for his son J.R. is denied as the first notification of J.R.'s existence was received more than a year after his birth, and no claims were filed within this period.

The Board has granted service connection for endometriosis. The Veteran's claim regarding other conditions is remanded due to unclear evidence on their etiology and relationship to her service-connected endometriosis.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to procedural issues related to a simultaneously contested claim involving NSLI proceeds.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the appellant did not provide evidence of a pending claim for VA compensation at the time of his death. Therefore, the claim for nonservice-connected burial benefits is denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claims of service connection for neck injury residuals and back injury residuals due to new evidence showing current disability related to active service. The claims are now remanded for further development, including VA examinations.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for DIC benefits because her father did not have qualifying service to support veteran status, and she does not qualify as a surviving child of her deceased father.

The Veteran's periods of service prior to August 1, 2018 did not meet the criteria for Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) education benefits at a rate above 50 percent. After August 1, 2018, his qualifying active duty service fell within the range that qualified him for the 70 percent rate.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a medical examination.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating and TDIU have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses at Jupiter Medical Center were denied as he did not receive VA healthcare within the required 24-month period prior to his treatment.

The Board has decided that the Veteran is not eligible for two scooters and needs to provide information about specific problems with his three-wheel scooter, including any repair costs incurred.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to establish the Appellant's veteran status and service dates, as these are essential for determining his eligibility for non-service connected pension benefits.

The Veteran's eye disorder, including chorioretinopathy and iritis, is granted as service connected. The Board found that the Veteran's current condition had its onset in service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA and private medical records. The issue of whether there was clear and unmistakable error in the August 2010 rating decision will also be addressed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issues of service connection for right ilioinguinal nerve damage and a temporary total disability rating under paragraph 30 for a right ilioinguinal nerve surgery on December 28, 2016.

The Veteran's VR&E case was previously discontinued due to her low grades and failure to pass the baby bar exam. The Board finds an additional functional capacity evaluation is needed considering her recent attendance at the Massachusetts School of Law.

The Board has remanded the claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate due to pending development of other claims. The Veteran's private medical records from Riverbend Medical and STAVROS Independent Care are requested.