Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service-connected pinched nerve in the back is impacting his ability to work, and additional records are needed for a proper evaluation of his TDIU claim.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to change the effective date of removing his former spouse from his VA disability compensation benefits from July 1, 2017 to February 1, 2018 based on new evidence showing that their divorce occurred in January 2018.

The Veteran's current back condition is related to an injury during a fire drill while on active service, and the Board has granted service connection for residuals of a back injury.

The Veteran and the appellant were legally married at the time of the Veteran's death, continuously cohabitated until his death, and have not since remarried. The Board granted recognition as the surviving spouse for VA purposes.

The Board has determined that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error and the case is being remanded for an adequate medical decision regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal before a decision was made, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Veteran's liver condition diagnosed as NAFLD, NASH, and stage III fibrosis is due at least in part to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. Service connection for this condition is granted.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal as the withholding of VA disability compensation due to concurrent receipt of drill pay for 58 training days in FY 2017 was proper.

The Veteran's skin condition is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error and the need for a VA examination to determine if it is related to herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding an examination during an active phase of the Veteran's herpes simplex.

The Veteran's claim for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The Social Security Administration records need to be obtained and added to the claims file.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's left calf disorder, finding that his disability was not more than moderate.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for payment of accrued benefits in excess of $1,256.10 due to insufficient evidence showing she personally paid for J.E.'s last sickness or burial expenses.

The Board has determined that the discontinuance of VR&E services due to lack of cooperation or failure of participation was improper, and therefore restored the Veteran's VR&E services.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided by the appellant during two episodes of care, as the claims were resolved in favor of the appellant and they are now in receipt of the benefits.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on February 10, 2020 is dismissed as the appellant is already in receipt of the benefit sought.

The Board has determined that the VA did not adequately confirm the Veteran's exposure to asbestos in service and therefore remanded for further development. The case is now back with the AOJ for these purposes.

The Veteran's schizoaffective disorder, depressive type, is rated at 50 percent from February 25, 2008, to October 2, 2017. The rating is denied for a higher rating.