Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board denied service connection for low testosterone and thalassemia as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board remands the case to adjudicate the claim of entitlement to service connection for cause of death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA, as there was no evidence that he met the criteria for a total disability rating or basic eligibility for DEA prior to December 30, 2020.

The Veteran's service-connected disability renders him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation from June 1, 2019.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate notice provided by VA, and a new decision is required.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits prior to June 7, 2012.

The appeal was dismissed because the June 2022 VA Form 10182 did not identify an appealable decision, as the September 2021 letter advising on TDIU processing was informational and not a final decision.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for a right hip disorder due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted reimbursement of prescription medication expenses in the amount of $65.99 for a third prescription associated with approved non-VA medical treatment.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) as his service-connected disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rate.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of left knee conditions to the AOJ for further development, including obtaining private treatment records and a VA medical opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for basic eligibility to educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill due to a lack of qualifying active duty service after September 10, 2001.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during its pendency.

The Veteran was granted a 70 percent rating for his service-connected unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder, effective May 15, 2014. He was also granted a total disability due to individual unemployability based upon service-connected disorders (TDIU) and an effective date of May 15, 2014, for basic entitlement to Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The Veteran's voiding dysfunction is related to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board granted service connection for a left lower extremity nerve condition, finding that it is aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected back disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date than January 16, 2013, for a 70 percent disability rating for his service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the VA examination in August 2020 did not provide a sufficient opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right hand disorder, and thus the claim must be remanded for further development.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of May 2021 for the evaluation of a 100 percent rating for PTSD based on evidence showing an increase in severity.

The appeal was dismissed because the Board docketed a duplicate Notice of Disagreement, which resulted in an issue already on appeal being re-docketed.