Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been denied because he is not service-connected for any disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran suffered additional disabilities as a result of VA treatment and if so, whether it was caused by negligence or failure to exercise the standard of care.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for recognition of his current spouse, J.A.R., as a dependent due to lack of timely submission of a written claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion and failure to address the Veteran's lay statements regarding exposure to toxic chemicals during military service.

The Board denied service connection for both a right foot condition and a left foot condition, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not show these conditions began during service or were related to in-service injuries.

Service connection for an eye condition, claimed as due to a dental complication, is denied.,Service connection for a cheek and jaw condition is denied.,Service connection for ingrown toenails is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an additional VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's respiratory disorder and its relation to asbestos exposure during service.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his claims for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive housing.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a nerve disability of the right lower extremity was dismissed because he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran disputes the amount of a debt due for an adjustment in his VA additional disability compensation for a dependent, and the Board has decided to remand the case for a paid and due audit.

The Board found that the appellant's pension benefits were appropriately calculated and she is not entitled to any additional benefits.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested withdrawal of the issue on appeal before a decision was made.

The Veteran's agent, J.M., is not eligible for agent fees as a result of past-due benefits awarded in May 2019 due to lack of performance and involvement. The appeal has been dismissed.

The Veteran's death was caused by colon cancer, which the VA has now granted service connection for and awarded DIC benefits effective September 1, 2015.

The Board dismissed the appeal for accrued benefits as the Appellant did not file a motion to revise, vacate or reconsider the December 2019 decision.

The appeal is dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn his appeal regarding the calculation of attorney fees.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of residuals of a fractured third metacarpal of the left hand as there was no justiciable case or controversy.

The Board found that the overpayment of VA compensation benefits was properly created due to the Veteran's failure to notify VA of his divorce, resulting in an erroneous award. The appeal is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested withdrawal of the issue on appeal before a decision was made.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed due to their death, and no service connection issues are addressed.