Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a nonservice-connected pension from August 1, 2012 due to his income exceeding the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of right-hand and left-hand conditions, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct relationship between his current hand strains and his active-duty service, including parachute jumps.

The Veteran's remaining entitlement to Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits was 19 months and 11 days. The Board found that the Veteran used his Montgomery GI Bill Chapter 1606 benefits correctly, thus denying any additional benefits.

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

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 appeal for PCAFC benefits is dismissed due to the Veteran's death, as eligibility requirements cannot be completed.

The Veteran's marriage to the Appellant was not valid at the time of his death, and he did not have any accrued benefits due. The appeal is denied.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision can be made.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for ocular histoplasmosis syndrome and vision loss in his right eye due to a lack of a VA examination prior to the issuance of the July 2021 rating decision. The Veteran was not examined to determine if his conditions preexisted service or were aggravated by service.

The appeal for apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits to the appellant is dismissed due to untimeliness of the Notice of Disagreement (NOD).

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

The appeal for PCAFC benefits is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for TDIU, so the Board dismissed the case.

The Veteran's mother, L., is recognized as his parent for VA purposes. However, the issue of her recognition as a dependent parent under 38 C.F.R. § 3.250 remains pending and requires further development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for pancreatic cancer has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the jaw, finding that there is no medical evidence to support a nexus between his in-service exposure and his current condition.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision can be made.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for dysentery and chronic pelvic pain, resulting in the dismissal of these issues.

The Board denied the appellant's request for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in November 2022 that granted additional compensation for the Veteran's spouse as a dependent.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical records regarding a hospitalization in February 2019. The AOJ must attempt to obtain these records and notify the Veteran if they cannot be obtained.