Other conditions decisions — 2023

The appeal seeking recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse for DIC benefits was dismissed because the RO recognized the appellant as the Veteran's surviving spouse in a prior decision.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of August 3, 2022 for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance for V.A. The decision is based on the Appellant's intent to file a survivor's pension claim in August 2022.

The Board has determined that the decision regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits was legally inadequate and there is a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The case is being remanded to provide proper notice and an adequate medical decision.

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

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

The Board has decided that it does not have jurisdiction to review the eligibility for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses, and thus remands the case back to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as he did not provide information about his marriage to B.H. within one year of the marriage, and VA had already removed V.H., his previous spouse, from his compensation benefits.

The Board has determined that recovery of the overpayment is against equity and good conscience, thus denying the request for a waiver.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran is competent to handle disbursement of VA funds and dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran and Caregiver-Appellant were not provided legally adequate notification regarding decisions affecting the furnishing of PCAFC assistance. The Board also found that the My 2021 CEAT medical review was legally inadequate to support the decision made, necessitating a remand for a legally adequate medical decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pancreatic cancer is granted due to new evidence submitted, and the Board finds that his exposure to burn pits during service likely caused his current condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in income reporting and a need for a detailed paid and due audit of the Veteran's military drill pay, VA disability benefits, and DOD military pay during specified periods.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits was dismissed as the program is not a periodic monetary benefit and eligibility cannot be established posthumously.

The appeal for service connection of a pulmonary condition is dismissed as the Veteran's claim was granted with the issuance of a rating decision that included asthma.

The Board dismissed the appeal for an earlier effective date for SMC Aid and Attendance as it was not within its jurisdiction due to a prior final decision.

The Board has remanded the cases for further evaluation due to a duty to assist error and inadequate examination reports.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits, as these decisions were implemented to effectuate prior Board decisions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examinations and further evaluation is needed. The Veteran's arthritis will be reviewed again with new evaluations.

The Board has granted restoration of service connection for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) due to the finding that the original grant was clearly and unmistakably erroneous.