Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Veteran's appeal for an extension of her Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) education benefits delimiting date beyond January 1, 2019 was denied as none of the limited circumstances allowing for such an extension are applicable in this case.

The Veteran's death was caused by cardiac arrest and dementia, with the Board finding that neither condition is service-connected.

The Board has determined that the service connection for right upper hemiplegia, right lower hemiplegia, and swallowing difficulties and slurred speech was clearly and unmistakably erroneous due to conflicting medical opinions. As a result, these conditions were properly severed.

The Veteran's countable income does not exceed the maximum applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR) for a veteran with one dependent at the aid and attendance rate, thus he is eligible for Special Monthly Pension (SMP) at this rate.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in decision-making and inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits is being reviewed, but further evidence and a new medical opinion are needed.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses provided by Aegis Sciences on January 20, 2020, as the VHA approved the claim after overturning its initial denial.

The Veteran's death was caused by an aggravation of the COVID-19 virus by his service-connected acquired psychiatric disabilities.,VA has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death under a separate theory of entitlement.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete notice of the decision and a need for compliance with 38 U.S.C. § 1703D.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin condition is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding his exposure to jet fuel during active duty.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin condition is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding his exposure to jet fuel during active duty.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin condition is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding his exposure to jet fuel during active duty.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is dismissed because the RO has already awarded a total disability rating effective July 28, 2011, and the Veteran withdrew the claim prior to that date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma is causally related to his in-service exposure to ionizing radiation, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The appeal is dismissed as the appellant's claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran on December 3, 2019 has been effectively granted through authorization from VA.

The Board has remanded the case due to challenges regarding the validity of the overpayment and the timeliness of the waiver request. The validity of the debt must be resolved first before considering the waiver issue.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death, and no service connection issues were decided.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records related to the Veteran's discharge from service. The AOJ is instructed to obtain all relevant personnel and service records, including any request for transfer to the Retired Reserve Awaiting Pay at Age Sixty made by the Veteran in October 2015.

The Board has granted service connection for overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his military service and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) because additional development is needed, including obtaining employment and income information from the Veteran's most recent employer.

The Board denied service connection for right and left upper extremity numbness and weakness, as well as right and left lower extremity numbness and weakness, all secondary to the service-connected nummular eczema with intermittent seborrheic dermatitis.