Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board dismissed the appeal as the VA had already resolved the issue of payment for non-VA medical care provided by Akti-Kare In-Home Care on April 18, 2020.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right eye disorder (lacrimal gland adenocarcinoma) due to herbicide agent exposure during his service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for interstitial lung disease was granted on February 4, 2020 due to asbestos exposure. The effective date is set as the date of his Intent to File.

The Veteran's recurrent lung infections, including atypical mycobacterial pneumonia, are found to be related to military service. Since August 24, 2017, the Veteran is granted a rating of 30 percent for asthma.

The appeal is dismissed because the Veteran did not identify a valid decision in his NOD.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of individual unemployability (TDIU). As a result, the Board dismissed the case.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a procedural error in not developing the Veteran's financial status, which could affect whether an apportionment of VA benefits should be granted to the appellant (Veteran's child).

The Veteran's eligibility for the PCAFC prior to October 10, 2023 is on appeal and needs to be reconsidered based on the correct statutory criteria for 'need for supervision, protection, or instruction' as per the holding in Veteran Warriors v. VA.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits was denied due to the VA Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) finding that he did not meet eligibility requirements. The Board is remanding the case for a new medical determination and proper notice.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for sclerosing cholangitis and ulcerative colitis was received on April 12, 2021. The effective date of the 30 percent rating is set to this date.

The Veteran's request for a waiver of overpayment of VA educational assistance benefits was denied because it was not filed within the 180-day time limit set by regulation.

The Veteran's spouse is denied an extension of the delimiting date for Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits due to failure to timely request and provide evidence that she was prevented from initiating or completing a chosen program of education within the eligibility period.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, specifically regarding an injury during INACDUTRA in November 2013. The Veteran's left ankle conditions are being reviewed again with new evidence.

The Board denied a compensable evaluation for the Veteran's left testicle varicocele, finding that there was no evidence of atrophy or removal of both testicles to warrant such an evaluation.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and thus he is not eligible for nonservice-connected burial benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right leg amputation is etiologically related to his active service, and therefore grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of October 20, 2021 for his spouse M. as a dependent because the earliest claim was made in October 2021 and not within one year of the marriage.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits was denied due to a lack of personal care services and the denial did not meet statutory duty notification requirements. The case is remanded for further action including providing proper notice, obtaining a new medical opinion from CEAT, and considering additional evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for reflux esophagitis and hiatus hernia is being remanded due to the failure to consider his private medical records from Dr. J.M.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is manifested by occupational and social impairment in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating. The criteria for a higher rating are not met.