Other conditions decisions — 2024

The appeal for apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits has been dismissed because there is no justiciable case or controversy remaining.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for insomnia disorder due to tinnitus was denied in March 2019. The effective date of the grant of service connection is set at November 24, 2020, as it was submitted on a proper form more than one year after the denial.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for skin condition, including onychomycosis and xerosis, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has determined that the reduction and termination of special monthly pension (SMP) benefits was proper, thus denying the appeal.

Your appeal to determine if you are eligible for service connection for fatigue has been dismissed because your attorney requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran's waiver request was timely filed and granted it, but the case is still pending for further consideration by the Committee on Waivers and Compromises.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of carotid stenosis has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal.

The Board has dismissed the claim as the benefit sought on appeal (payment or reimbursement for non-VA medical services provided in October 2019) has been granted in full.

The Veteran's child, E., was awarded dependency benefits effective June 7, 2019. The Board found that the Veteran intended to seek these benefits as of January 2020 and thus the earlier effective date is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral aseptic necrosis of the hips, finding that it is related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeals for an effective date prior to April 13, 2020, for a TDIU and entitlement to a TDIU from January 19, 2021, to March 13, 2023, have been withdrawn. The appeal is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to obtain relevant private medical records, specifically from Balboa Hospital. The Veteran is seeking a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's right eye disability is rated at 50% effective from September 17, 2019. The issue of entitlement to a higher rating prior to this date remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, as there is insufficient competent medical evidence to decide the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran is granted SMC at the (o) rate for paralysis of both lower extremities with loss of anal and bladder sphincter control, but denied additional SMC rates due to pyramiding issues. The Veteran is also granted SMC based on special aid and attendance.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for a VA examination and consideration of additional evidence. The Veteran's throat cancer is being considered as possibly related to service, including his reported symptoms during active duty.

The Board has dismissed the appeals seeking payment or reimbursement for medical services provided from May 6, 2020 to June 3, 2020 as the claims have been approved and no case or controversy remains.

The Veteran's Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia (CLL) is denied as there is no evidence of a direct or presumptive relationship to her military service, including exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied the claim for accrued benefits due and unpaid at the time of the Veteran's death, as the Appellant is not an eligible survivor under VA regulations. The Appellant was previously reimbursed for expenses related to the last sickness and burial of the Veteran.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there is sufficient evidence in the record demonstrating that the appellant has been or will be paid/reimbursed for non-VA expenses provided by the appellant on July 9, 2020.