Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Veteran is seeking clarification on whether he received $2,456.03 in retroactive CFDP compensation from DFAS and needs to provide specific payment history.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection of cold injury residuals of the left and right hands, finding no basis in the evidence to support such a claim.

The Board has dismissed the claim of service connection for passive aggressive personality disorder as requested by the appellant's authorized attorney.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and the appellant is not entitled to DIC benefits or survivor's pension due to her income exceeding the maximum allowable rates.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's request for withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has decided that the eligibility for benefits under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is remanded due to legal inadequacies in the notification and medical decision. The claim will be reconsidered by VHA with an adequate medical opinion and compliant notice.

The Veteran's eligibility for benefits under the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is remanded due to a legally inadequate decision based on insufficient medical reasoning.

The Board has determined that there was a duty to assist error prior to the decision on appeal and remands the case for further development.

The Board previously denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU, and the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) has remanded the case due to an inadequate October 2019 VA examination. The CAVC found that the examiner did not adequately consider the Veteran's medical history.

The Board denied challenges to an overpayment created due to the removal of a dependent spouse from the Veteran's VA account, finding that the challenge was not based on a sole administrative error and that the appeal did not encompass challenges to COWC's decision.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for service connection of a sleep disorder, and the Board has dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's surviving spouse is in receipt of DIC benefits, which are greater than the potential pension benefit. Therefore, her appeal for survivor's pension from December 1, 2016 is dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence being added after the March 2021 letter of certification, and the Veteran's request for initial AOJ review.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate August 2022 VA examination, which did not address whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD aggravated his obesity and led to sleep apnea. A new medical opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran's service-connected PTSD caused or aggravated his obesity.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the Appellant, and no legal authority remains for adjudicating the merits of this case.

The Board has granted an apportionment of 20 percent of the Veteran's VA disability compensation for the period from July 2013 to June 2014, based on the appellant experiencing hardship and her financial needs.

The Board has remanded the case for further action due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the appellant's schizoaffective disorder is related to his period of Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA) from July 27, 2009, to December 16, 2009. The VA must obtain a medical examination and provide an opinion on the relationship between the claimed condition and service.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claim for reimbursement of prescription medication provided by non-VA facility from June 9, 2016, to November 4, 2017, under CHAMPVA was timely filed and further adjudication is required.

The Veteran's application for compensation for his son R.B. was denied as the claim was not filed within one year of his 18th birthday and commencement of school attendance, making him ineligible for dependency benefits prior to April 30, 2017.

The Board has granted service connection for TMJ disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his active duty service and have continued since then.