Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's adult daughter did not have a pending claim for VA benefits at the time of his death, and her claim for accrued benefits was filed more than one year after his death. Therefore, she is not eligible for accrued benefits.

The appeal was dismissed as the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left hip disorder was granted in a spurious rating decision issued by the RO, and there is no remaining controversy for appellate consideration.

The Veteran's facial pain, claimed as nerve damage, is not considered a qualifying additional disability for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to lack of causation and fault on the part of VA.

The Veteran's marriage to T.S. on June 3, 2011, is recognized as the effective date for recognition of T.S. as her spouse for additional dependency compensation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to a lack of evidence showing that the proximate cause of his eye infection injury was carelessness, negligence, or similar fault on the part of VA.

The Veteran's claim for VA beneficiary travel expenses was granted as the evidence showed he submitted his claim in a timely manner, despite initial denials.

The Board has determined that the AOJ did not adequately consider whether self-employment services were warranted for the Veteran's VR&E benefits. The matter is being remanded to correct this duty to assist error.

The Veteran's application for VR&E benefits was denied because he did not complete the initial evaluation and failed to reschedule, preventing a determination of his eligibility for rehabilitation services.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including Other Trauma and Stress Related Disorder, is granted as service connected due to in-service combat exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for left hand Dupuytren's contracture as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the surviving spouse of her ex-husband, the Veteran, for VA pension benefits due to their divorce and lack of remarriage.

The Board has restored the Veteran's original rating of 100% for mood disorder, finding that the reduction was not proper.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU). The Board has dismissed the appeal as a result.

Your appeal to reopen a claim for specially adapted housing has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board cannot issue a decision on this matter as it is no longer pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for bilateral foot drop due to a cervical spine surgery performed by the Cincinnati VA hospital, as there is a duty to assist error in the previous examination.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction and a rating in excess of 20 percent for the condition. The Veteran's symptoms were found to be consistent with a 20 percent disability rating.

The appeal of the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on December 7, 2019 due to a lack of timely filing within the 90-day window.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating were reinstated due to the timely filing of her VA Form 9 after receiving the April 2020 Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) due to need for aid and attendance of another person or being housebound has been dismissed because the Veteran passed away during the pendency of the appeal.