Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Board denied the validity of an overpayment in educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, finding that the Veteran was not legally entitled to these benefits for a portion of her OTJ training. The appeal is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for posterior subcapsular cataracts of the left eye as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected visual field impairment due to history of retinal detachment with scleral buckle surgery of both eyes. The issues regarding an increased rating for visual field impairment are remanded.

The Veteran's spouse is in need of aid and attendance due to medical conditions, but an examination is required to determine if she qualifies for special monthly compensation.

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant, through his authorized representative, requested to withdraw the appeal prior to a decision being made.

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

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance as of April 22, 2016, has been granted. The appeal is dismissed because the benefits sought are no longer in dispute.

The Veteran's service-connected dizziness, voiding dysfunction, swallowing difficulties, and photophobia have been rated at the lowest possible levels (10% for dizziness and non-compensable ratings for voiding dysfunction, swallowing difficulties, and photophobia). The Board found no evidence to support higher ratings.