Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for fallen arches was dismissed because the Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was not timely filed.

The Veteran requested to withdraw their appeal due to satisfaction with current disability ratings, and the Board found this withdrawal valid.

The Board denied the claimant's request for educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill prior to August 2, 2022 due to the Veteran's period of service not meeting the eligibility criteria.

The appeal has been withdrawn and is therefore dismissed.

The appeal is remanded due to an error in the effective date of the Veteran's permanent and total disability rating, which affected the Appellant's eligibility for DEA benefits. The AOJ must correct this error by considering the correct facts.

The Veteran's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and leukemia are both rated at 100 percent for the entire period on appeal.

The appeal for entitlement to a TDIU has been dismissed as it is now moot due to the grant of a 100 percent rating for schizoaffective disorder, paranoid type.

The Board remands the case to ensure proper notification and procedural rights for the Veteran regarding an apportionment increase claim filed by the appellant on behalf of their child, D.B.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for additional dependency compensation for his current spouse, finding that no earlier effective date is warranted due to failure to provide necessary information within one year of notification.

The Board granted the claim for the replacement of a government-furnished grave headstone to include the Veteran's Purple Heart Medal, which was not previously inscribed.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 40 percent for hypotonic bladder, as the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for epididymitis as there is no evidence of a current disability during the pendency of the claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of entitlement to Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The Board remands the case to obtain a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion regarding eligibility for benefits under the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.

The Board remands the appeal for a VA examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder from October 2019 to July 2022, and to assess its impact on employability.

The Board granted an effective date of July 8, 2020, but no earlier, for the award of a TDIU and DEA.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for VR&E benefits, other than employment services, to correct a pre-decisional error related to missing documents.

The Board granted the Veteran's claim for reimbursement of beneficiary travel expenses incurred on July 15, 2024.

The Board granted an effective date of August 20, 2018, for the addition of the Veteran's spouse as his dependent to his award of VA disability compensation.

The Board denied service connection for epididymitis and prostatitis as there is no evidence of current disabilities or symptoms that result in functional impairment.