Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits at Level Two was granted effective August 19, 2023. The decision is based on the evidence of record and the fact that the Veteran began receiving care from his caregiver on this date.

The Board has granted a 100% disability rating for the Veteran's myeloproliferative disorder, including myelofibrosis and myeloid leukemia, finding that his condition equated with symptoms requiring peripheral blood or bone marrow stem cell transplant, or continuous myelosuppressive or immunosuppressive therapy treatment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the service connection for lytic clivus lesion tumor in the brain, including as due to an undiagnosed illness. The Veteran's claim will be further developed and a new examination may be required.

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance for the year 2020 is being remanded due to missing records. The AOJ needs to obtain and associate all relevant documents, including the Veteran's claim, decisions on his clothing allowance application, and any other related documents.

The Board found that the recoupment of Special Separation Benefit from disability compensation was proper and denied the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected left eye pinguecula due to an inadequate November 2019 VA examination. The case will be returned for further evaluation and consideration.

The appeal of the claim for service connection for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with spinal stenosis, claimed as low back condition, has been dismissed due to a withdrawal by the Veteran's authorized representative.

The Veteran's request for waiver of the overpayment of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) nonservice-connected pension benefits in the amount of $87,916.00 was timely filed; to this extent only, the appeal is granted. The issue is now remanded for further adjudication.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the surviving child of the Veteran for purposes of receiving DIC benefits due to her not meeting the VA statutory or regulatory definition of a child.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary arteriosclerosis (cardiovascular disease), finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his heart disability and exposure to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune during service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for vascular disease thrombosis cerebral infarction (claimed as residuals of diabetic stroke) is dismissed because the form used to perfect the appeal was not compliant with the Appeals Modernization Act.

The Board found that the Veteran's income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate, leading to the termination of his pension benefits effective February 1, 2017. The Veteran was not entitled to pension benefits due to countable income.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for ulcerative colitis and cysts on liver due to insufficient rationale in the VA medical opinions provided. The Veteran is requested to be examined regarding his digestive conditions at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by exposure during Gulf War service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right hip strain due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether these conditions are aggravated by her service-connected knee disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for neuroendocrine carcinoma and removal of intestine due to cancer are being remanded. The VA is required to schedule a TERA examination to determine if the cancers are related to service, including exposure to herbicides, and whether they originated as soft-tissue sarcomas.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and no final decision can be made.

The Veteran's application to add his spouse M. to his VA disability compensation was denied due to insufficient evidence of her previous marriages and the required information being missing from the submitted documents.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of VA compensation benefits was not properly created due to administrative error on the part of VA, and thus grants a waiver of recovery for $8,715.89.

The appeal for non-VA medical services provided on March 24, 2020 is dismissed as the episode of care was approved and processed according to VA policy.

The claim of service connection for a lower back disability is reopened and remanded due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.