Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's widow is denied DIC benefits as she remarried after the Veteran's death, which disqualifies her from being considered a surviving spouse for purposes of receiving these benefits.

The Board dismissed the appeal for payment of non-VA care provided by Aegis Sciences Corporation on August 31, 2021, as it is not within the jurisdiction of the Board to review such claims under the VCCP network.

The Veteran's death was not recognized as a surviving spouse for VA benefits due to the appellant being legally divorced from the Veteran at the time of his death.

The Veteran seeks an earlier effective date for a 10 percent evaluation for her left hip limitation of flexion, which was granted in April 2021. The Board denied this request as it is not factually ascertainable that the disability increased to warrant a 10 percent rating prior to April 30, 2021.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA opinions and a duty-to-assist error. The Veteran's right arm soreness is related to his military service, but further examination and opinion are needed.

The Veteran's DVT in the right leg is granted an initial rating of 20 percent, effective June 28, 2017. The Veteran's DVT in the left leg is also granted an initial rating of 20 percent, effective February 18, 2017.

The Board has determined that the VA Regional Office (RO) made pre-decisional errors in denying the appellant's claims for service connection for cause of death and entitlement to survivor's pension. The case is being remanded for further development, including obtaining evidence regarding the appellant's status as a surviving spouse and the Veteran's wartime service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right leg shin splints and left leg shin splints, finding no competent medical evidence to support these conditions as being related to her military service.

The Veteran's duodenal ulcer is rated at a 60 percent rating for the entire period on appeal, and he is granted TDIU.

The appeal is dismissed as the claim for payment of non-VA medical care provided to the Veteran on February 25, 2019 has been resolved administratively.

The appeal was dismissed as the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on February 25, 2020, has been resolved by administrative action.

The Board has determined that the February 2024 decision denying eligibility for PCAFC benefits is legally inadequate and requires a new medical determination to assess whether the Veteran required personal care services, had a need for supervision or protection, and if it would be in his best interest to participate in the program.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to extend his Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefits delimiting date beyond December 20, 2020. The decision states that none of the limited circumstances allowing for an extension are applicable in this case.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for reactive hypoglycemia, finding that it is not a disability subject to service connection and thus cannot be granted.

The Veteran's widow is denied DIC benefits as she remarried after the Veteran's death, which disqualifies her from being considered a surviving spouse for purposes of receiving these benefits.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for left lower extremity DVT. The matter will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Board has determined that the overpayment amount was incorrectly calculated and should be reduced from $23,674.92 to $2,550. The Veteran's waiver claim is also remanded for further review by COWC.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD) is remanded due to inadequate medical examination and clarification of symptoms.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of Reiter's Syndrome, including post-infective and reactive arthritis, is granted. The Board finds that the evidence supports a finding that the Veteran has these conditions as a result of his in-service diagnosis.

The Board has granted service connection for a RIGHT hand trigger thumb (1st digit) and a LEFT foot calcaneal spur, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.