Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's service-connected spine disorders and associated nerve impairment require the aid and assistance of another for daily activities such as dressing, bathing, using the toilet, preparing meals, and household chores. The Board has granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on this need.

The Board has granted service connection for cause of death and DIC effective July 11, 2013. The decision is based on new evidence received after the initial denial in September 2013.

The Veteran's claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on December 19, 2016, is being remanded due to inadequate notice regarding the basis for the denial and the criteria for reimbursement under the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014.

The appeal has been dismissed because the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal and there is no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional error in determining eligibility for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). The decision is based on an incorrect interpretation of 'need for supervision, protection or instruction' as defined by VA regulations. The Veteran's eligibility will be evaluated again using the correct statutory criteria.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete documentation and unobtainable records. The Veteran is encouraged to provide a complete VA Form 21-686c with assistance from his family and representative.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for dental disability for compensation purposes because there is no evidence of current dental disability that meets VA compensation criteria.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of a disability manifested by balance and gait impairment, which was dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for spontaneous pneumothorax has been dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's earlier effective date for service connection of Crohn's disease and anemia is granted based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a September 2006 rating decision. The appeal for separate disability ratings for Crohn's disease and anemia is denied.

The Veteran requested to withdraw their appeal, including the issues of cold injury. As such, the Board dismissed the appeal.

Your appeal for Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) benefits has been dismissed because you requested to withdraw your appeal before the decision was made.

The Board has granted service connection for left foot hammer toe and right foot hammer toe, finding that the Veteran's hammer toes are proximately due to her service-connected bunionectomies.

The Board has determined that the issue of whether the apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits awarded on behalf of his children, M.W. and W.W., was proper is remanded due to incomplete financial information from each party and unclear information regarding who had primary physical custody of M.W.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to a duty to assist error in not obtaining private treatment records from the Veteran's psychiatrist. The issues are related to rating and TDIU for depressive neurosis.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's bladder disability may be related to service, but needs further clarification due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has found that service connection for basal cell carcinoma is denied due to lack of a link between the condition and in-service herbicide exposure. Service connection for hypertension, which may be linked to presumed Agent Orange exposure, is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to deficiencies in the February 2022 VA examination report, specifically regarding range of motion on weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for residuals of a right elbow fracture. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining an opinion on whether any injuries sustained in service aggravated the preexisting injury.