Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board denied the appellant's claim for DIC benefits as a 'helpless child' of her deceased spouse due to her marriage not meeting the eligibility criteria set by VA regulations.

The Board granted retroactive payment of Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits, as the appellant was found eligible on her eligibility date of February 1, 2005.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized expenses is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for joint pains and degenerative joint disease, finding the evidence does not support a link to service or radiation exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for additional service personnel records, which could affect whether the Appellant's discharge from service constitutes a bar to VA benefits.

The Board denied the reduction in VA disability compensation due to concurrent receipt of military service drill pay for a period of 151 days in FY 2010, finding that it was proper.

The Board has been instructed to address the issue of whether there was clear and unmistakable error in a 1964 rating decision that denied service connection for a back injury. This matter will be remanded for corrective action.

The Board granted a 20 percent disability rating for the Veteran's right ankle disability from October 28, 2010 to July 28, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to September 21, 2021 has been dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The reduction in the rating of the Veteran's viral gastroenteritis disability was improper, and the 30 percent rating is restored effective July 26, 2021. The issue of entitlement to a higher rating for viral gastroenteritis disability is remanded.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence to establish a current diagnosis of normocytic anemia and remands the case for further development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal concerning the service connection for leukemia, and as a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected first-degree AV block, intraventricular conduction delay (IVCD) is granted a 30 percent disability rating. The Veteran's service-connected epididymitis remains at noncompensable (0 percent).

The Board dismissed the appeal as the claim for payment of non-VA dental care was administratively approved by VA, resolving the issue in full.

The appeal seeking additional payment or reimbursement for the cost of medical services provided on August 18, 2020 is dismissed because Convergent did not file a proper Notice of Disagreement.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence for the Veteran's dental condition claim, which was denied in December 2017. The case is being remanded to the AOJ so they can readjudicate the claim considering this new evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's in-service exposures at Camp Lejeune are at least as likely as not a contributing factor to his cause of death, and thus service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Veteran's claim for higher level of educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ will consider any additional evidence that has been submitted when the claim is readjudicated.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse, finding that she was divorced from the Veteran at the time of his death and thus not eligible for VA benefits.

The appeal seeking payment or reimbursement for the cost of medical services provided on October 14, 2020, by Aegis Sciences Corporation is dismissed as the benefit has been approved and no case or controversy remains.