Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted with full benefits sought and is now moot.

The Veteran's service-connected narcolepsy necessitates the need for regular aid and attendance, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.

The Board denied service connection for scoliosis, finding that the Veteran's preexisting condition did not worsen during his military service.

Your appeal has been dismissed because your claim for payment of non-VA medical services was approved by VA.

The Board has decided to remand the issue of whether the overpayment was properly created, as the Veteran challenges the correct amount of the debt. The AOJ needs to address this matter.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disabilities, finding that his current disability is related to his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for anemia, pernicious and vitamin B12 deficiency anemia as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected scleroderma is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the severity of his condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only, with full understanding of the consequences.

Your appeals were dismissed because the VA Form 10182s submitted on April 16, 2020, were not received within 60 days of the September 19, 2019, SOC.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding the overpayment of VA educational assistance benefits.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran died during the pendency of the case.

The Board has remanded the claim for burial expenses due to unclear documentation and lack of clarity regarding who paid for the funeral expenses. The appellant needs to provide detailed statements and supporting documentation.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating increases were dismissed due to his death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's fatal glioblastoma was caused by exposure to herbicide agents during active service, and the Board has granted DIC based on this cause of death.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as there is no longer a case or controversy for decision since VHA overturned its initial denial and approved the non-VA medical care provided by ASC on September 9, 2020.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal of the waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $17,645.72 because the overpayment was invalidated due to the clearance of the fugitive felon warrant.

The Board dismissed the appeal as to a proposed finding of incompetency because it was not an actual rating action and thus no matter in controversy existed.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected diverticulitis prior to December 2, 2019 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show symptoms warranting a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 7301 or 7319.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected diverticulitis from December 2, 2019 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show symptoms warranting a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7323.

The Board has granted service connection for esophageal cancer, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during active service is related to his current condition.