Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's drill pay during FY 2015 and the impact on his VA compensation benefits. The Veteran needs to provide additional documentation from DFAS or other appropriate agencies.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Veteran's appeal for Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) was dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for basal cell carcinomas was denied as the disability did not meet the criteria for a compensable or greater than 10 percent rating prior to December 10, 2019. From December 10, 2019, the Veteran's condition met the criteria for a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's surviving spouse was granted VA death pension benefits with an allowance for aid and attendance. The appellant, the beneficiary's daughter, is seeking reimbursement for last sickness expenses incurred on behalf of her mother. After reviewing the evidence, the Board has awarded up to $30,044.93 in accrued benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical examination, and a new evaluation is needed to determine the severity of the Veteran's left hand disability.

The Veteran's liver cancer is granted service connection as it is presumed to be related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during his active duty.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a liver disability has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's cause of death, specifically his head and neck cancer, was causally related to his herbicide exposure during service. The Board granted DIC based on this finding.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to February 23, 2009 for reinstatement of his disability compensation benefits was denied as there was no informal claim received before that date.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions from VA examiners regarding whether the Veteran's claimed additional disabilities were caused by VA prescribed medications for hypertension, and if so, whether they were reasonably foreseeable.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran did not appeal the overpayment of compensation benefits due to concurrent receipt of Chapter 35 Dependent Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits, and thus does not have jurisdiction over this issue.

The Board has ordered the AOJ to reconstruct and upload all documentation related to the appeal of the claim for medical reimbursement. The records are not in the electronic file, so they need to be reconstructed.

The appeal is dismissed because the Veteran died, making the apportionment issue moot.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound due to a lack of a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional VA medical records and proper documentation of unavailability.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's request for withdrawal of her appeals.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a left calf disability during his period of active service and therefore, cannot establish service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral Achilles tendinopathy with forefoot callouses and gout due to inadequate examinations, lack of discussion on aggravation by service-connected conditions, and need for additional opinions regarding obesity as a substantial factor in causing gout.