Other conditions decisions — 2019

The Board found that the Veteran was legally entitled to receive Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits for his academic terms and thus the overpayment in educational assistance benefits is invalid.

The Veteran's son, A.B., is receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration. The VA needs to obtain his SSA records to make a decision on the helpless child claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an adequate statement of reasons and bases for its decision, specifically regarding whether A. E., as a helpless child, was permanently incapable of self-support by reason of mental or physical defect before reaching age 18.

The Board has determined that the VA examiner's opinions are inadequate, and thus the claims for service connection for deep vein thrombosis of the bilateral lower extremities and pulmonary embolism as secondary to service-connected coronary artery disease and/or hypertension need to be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for his mood disorder is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the issue of whether removal of dependent, L. D., from his VA compensation award, effective December 11, 2011, creating the overpayment of $7,367.62 is valid.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the appellant is seeking a burial plot allowance. The VA Regional Office denied this claim as no burial plot was purchased for the interment of the ashes.

The Board has determined that there was a clear and unmistakable error in granting education benefits under VRAP for interval periods from September 1 through 29, 2013, and from November 24, 2013, through January 5, 2014. The decision is now denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's Morton's neuroma and metatarsalgia are caused or aggravated by his service-connected low back disability.

The Board has determined that the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death must be remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's exposure to asbestos during service and his mesothelioma. The appellant is asked to provide additional evidence, including any relevant records from the VA examiner.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because they died during the pendency of their appeal, and thus the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on the need of regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's service-connected bronchiectasis has rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, resulting in a TDIU being granted.

The Veteran's service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 claims for residuals of cyst removal on spinal area were denied as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service or VA treatment.

The Veteran's former spouse, the appellant, was not recognized as his surviving spouse for purposes of receiving VA death benefits because they were divorced at the time of the Veteran’s death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical and income information regarding the Veteran's employment during the period from February 2003 to February 2013, specifically related to his service-connected heart disability.

The Veteran's appeal to increase his rating for postoperative residuals, right inguinal hernia was withdrawn at a hearing in March 2019. The claim is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right hand and finger disorder, specifically his contention that it was caused by an in-service motor vehicle accident.

The Veteran's steatocystoma multiplex has worsened, and new evidence from her VA medical records is associated with the file. The case is being remanded for further examination to determine the severity of her condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a right foot disability, finding that her current psoriatic arthritis is not causally related to her in-service injury due to lack of continuity of treatment and inconsistent statements regarding continuous pain since service.