Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for survivor's death pension, accrued benefits, and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation as she did not meet the criteria to be recognized as the surviving spouse of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the cases due to a lack of VA examinations and requests for additional private treatment records. The Veteran's service-connected brain metastasis and lung cancer have had their disability ratings reduced, but the Board is seeking further evidence or opinions before making a final determination.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's atrial fibrillation is at least as likely as not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board found that the overpayment of education benefits was not properly created due to administrative errors, and thus granted the Veteran's appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastrointestinal and fatigue disorders due to an undiagnosed illness, as they were not adequately addressed in previous opinions. Additional VA examinations are needed.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to concerns about the appellant's income exceeding the maximum annual pension rate and the need for clarification on any unreimbursed medical expenses, including dental treatment and transportation costs.

The Veteran's eligibility for participation in VA's PCAFC program is being remanded due to a legal inadequacy found in the April 2021 decision. The Board finds that the CEAT review was not adequate and requires further medical determination.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic pain syndrome, tachycardia, and lactose intolerance. These conditions were diagnosed during the Veteran's active duty service and have been chronic since then.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete examination and treatment records, requiring a new VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's left foot disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's National Guard service qualifies for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits due to full-time service in the National Guard for organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing or training.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for anemia and vision disability to include loss of depth perception as there is no evidence of a current disability at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's eye disabilities, including macular degeneration and Stargardt's macular dystrophy, may have preexisted service. The Board requests a medical opinion to determine if these conditions were aggravated by service or are otherwise related to in-service events.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for nerve damage and increased rating for bilateral foot disability due to incomplete opinions from VA examiners. The case will be returned for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's respiratory and skin disorders may be related to his military service, specifically exposure to herbicide agents. However, due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives regarding examinations for these conditions, another remand is required.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a soft tissue lipoma of the right lateral chest is being remanded due to an incomplete examination and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for PCAFC benefits is dismissed as he died after the initiation of this appeal, and the program does not provide periodic monetary benefits.

The Veteran's eligibility for participation in VA's PCAFC program is being remanded due to a lack of adequate medical opinion supporting the decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran meets the eligibility dates for the PCAFC program and must now adjudicate whether he meets all other criteria, including if he is in need of personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months.

The Board has granted a TDIU and DEA benefits, effective December 1, 2018. The appeal is dismissed as the benefits have already been allowed.