Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a lung nodule and left foot Achilles tendonitis due to the need for VA examinations to address pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 50 percent for the Veteran's psychiatric condition. The case is being remanded to address service connection for gastrointestinal problems and Gulf War Unexplained Chronic Multi-Symptom Illness, including diverticulosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, and there is sufficient evidence to substantiate a reasonable possibility that the Veteran is unemployable by reason of his service-connected disabilities prior to January 20, 2017.

The Board has determined that the apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability benefits on behalf of their minor child, T.X.S., was not properly handled and is remanded for further action.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection for DJD of the left hand. The Veteran's right fourth metacarpal disability and tinnitus have been granted, but his claim for DJD of the left hand is being reviewed due to insufficient evidence.

The Board dismissed the appellant's claim for an earlier effective date for VA survivor's pension benefits as it is a freestanding claim and not subject to revision except upon finding of clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left flank muscle cramping were denied as the effective dates sought are not warranted due to the date of receipt of the claim being earlier than when entitlement arose. The Veteran is currently rated at 0% for both conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for burial transportation reimbursement as VA did not receive a receipt detailing the requested transportation costs.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, but his heart disorder may be related to in-service herbicide agent exposure. The Board has ordered a remand for further development regarding the heart disorder claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inconsistencies in the overpayment calculation and the need for a review of whether J.L.H. should have been considered as a dependent school child, which could affect the amount of the overpayment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient notice provided by the AOJ regarding the basis for the denial of the claim and the need to provide additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for payment of non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran on specific dates due to errors in notice and lack of complete evidence.

The Veteran's restoration of competency status for VA benefits was granted as there is no clear and convincing medical evidence showing he lacks the mental capacity to manage his financial affairs.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the claim for payment of medical expenses was already granted by VA and paid.

The Board has determined that the termination of apportionment on behalf of D.H. is not ripe for appellate review due to unclear evidence regarding primary physical custody during the appeal period, and thus remands the case for further development.

The Veteran's other specified trauma and stressor related disorder with alcohol use disorder has been granted a 50 percent disability rating, effective October 11, 2018.

The Board has determined that the matter is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues and has ordered a remand to ensure full compliance with contested claims procedures.

The Veteran's essential tremors are found to be related to service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for neck pain as secondary to her service-connected bilateral knee disabilities. The evidence is in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's current neck disability was caused by altered biomechanics due to her service-connected knee conditions.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision can be made.