Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, is related to his active military service. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and procedural issues, including providing documents to both parties and obtaining updated income and expense information.

The Board has remanded the claim for a 10 percent disability rating under 38 C.F.R. § 3.324 prior to February 9, 2015 due to an unadjudicated claim of clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Veteran's appeal to have payment withheld due to drill pay periods during fiscal year 2016 has been dismissed because the Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal before a decision was made.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left foot dyshidrosis, as well as his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD. The remand requires additional development to address theories of secondary service connection.

The Veteran's right hip arthritis is granted a 10 percent disability rating. The compensable ratings for the residuals of laceration to the middle finger of left hand and laceration of right hand are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence and the need for an addendum opinion regarding service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death. The issues of DIC benefits and burial benefits are inextricably intertwined.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations and a need for further medical opinions regarding the Veteran's lung disability, including asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's unspecified trauma-related disorder is rated at 30 percent, the lowest available rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The disability picture does not warrant a higher rating as there are no symptoms of flattened affect, circulatory or gastrointestinal symptoms, or other criteria that would support a higher evaluation.

The Board has decided that the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU, but found an error in not obtaining relevant Social Security Administration records prior to denying the claim. The case is being sent back for further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed ulcerative colitis had its onset during his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death, and the case is not eligible for substitution as no living person would be eligible for accrued benefits.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the case is not about service connection.

The Veteran's death occurred in January 2019, and he was not entitled to any benefits due and unpaid at the time of his death because an award of pension would have been terminated prior to the date on which such award would have been payable. The Board denied the claim for payment of special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's stroke residuals are related to his period of active service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient notice provided by the AOJ and lack of jurisdictional authority.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient notice provided by the AOJ and lack of jurisdictional authority.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for attorney fees, and the Board has dismissed it.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance, resulting in the dismissal of this case.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear records regarding whether the Veteran's nonservice-connected pension benefits were terminated effective December 1, 2014 and if so, the basis of the termination. Additionally, a thorough calculation of any overpayment and current remaining balance must be completed.