Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for a 40 percent rating for voiding dysfunction, finding that it is not factually ascertainable that an increase in disability occurred between March 13, 2022, and March 13, 2023.

The Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for a vision disability and right leg shin splint has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew her appeal through her authorized representative.

Your appeal for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) has been dismissed as you have withdrawn the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent prior to August 22, 2016, and an effective date earlier than August 22, 2016, for chronic right testalgia was denied. The Board found that the correct facts were before VA adjudicators who denied the claim based on existing legal authority.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case as the appellant is deceased.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with depressed mood contributed to his cause of death, and thus grants the claim for service connection for cause of death.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for left hip tendinitis with limited abduction and adduction, extension, and flexion was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in rating beyond the current noncompensable levels.

The Veteran's cause of death is being remanded for further review, including a TERA opinion and consideration of new evidence submitted by the appellant.

The Veteran's death was not related to his military service, and he did not meet the criteria for a non-service-connected burial allowance or plot or interment allowance due to lack of proper admission to VA facilities. The claim is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the appellant's survivor's pension rate was adjusted to reflect no dependents, which constitutes a full grant of her benefit.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the claim was not within its jurisdiction due to a potential defect in authorization for the medical services provided.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for Barrett's esophagus, and the Board dismissed the appeal.

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

The Veteran's service-connected thoracolumbar spine disability, levoscoliosis, is granted a 20 percent rating. The condition more nearly approximated muscle spasm severe enough to result in abnormal spinal contour such as scoliosis.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to a TDIU prior to August 16, 2012, and eligibility for DEA benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 due to potential issues with evidence considered in determining these claims.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding eligibility for benefits under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

Your appeal for ambulance services reimbursement has been dismissed as the claim was resolved and paid under a new claim identification number.

The Veteran's burial was in a national cemetery, meeting the criteria for reimbursement of burial transportation expenses. The Board granted the claim.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for polycythemia vera, finding that his exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam is presumed and that there is at least a 50% likelihood that his polycythemia vera is related to this exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to the submission of new private treatment records indicating a current neck condition and arthritis. The claim for service connection is being readjudicated.