Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board dismissed the appeal as there was no rating decision implemented regarding the proposed reduction in ratings for thoracic outlet syndrome.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there was no adverse action to review and the Veteran's S-DVI eligibility has been approved.

The Veteran's retinal photoreceptor dystrophy resulted in a noncompensable rating prior to September 29, 2022. A separate 10% disability rating was granted for photophobia.

The appeal for TDIU was dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The case will not be reconsidered unless a person eligible for substitution files a request within one year of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right lower extremity varicose veins is granted with an effective date of November 1, 2017. The appeal for a higher initial disability rating and the earlier effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance are remanded.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the Veteran passed away while the case was pending. The decision does not affect your right to continue the appeal if you have someone eligible for substitution.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous instructions, and it will be readjudicated for service connection of residuals of dental trauma.

The Veteran's initial claim for a 20 percent rating for his service-connected bilateral testicular varicoceles is granted, but the issue of entitlement to a higher disability rating remains pending and requires further development.

The Board has decided that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claim of a compensable disability rating for left hip strain, due to limitation of flexion. The case is being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability, finding no present diagnosed condition and insufficient evidence to link her reported pain to active service.

The Veteran's service connection for residuals of a meningioma is granted, and he also receives special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left great toe arthritis, hallux valgus, and bilateral flat foot. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were related to an in-service event, injury, or disease.,There was no credible evidence showing that the Veteran had any foot condition during his active service, including left great toe arthritis, hallux valgus, and bilateral flat foot. The Veteran's assertions of in-service injuries and continuous symptoms since service were not supported by the medical records.

The Veteran's previously denied claim for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30, based on transfer of entitlement from her spouse is being remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The AOJ will consider this new evidence when readjudicating the claim.

The Veteran's deviated nasal septum does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it does not result in 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or total obstruction on one side.

The Veteran's death was not caused by or related to any service-connected disability, and he did not meet the criteria for burial benefits as his death was not due to a pending claim for benefits.

The Veteran's eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance benefits is being remanded due to unclear changes in his service periods and the nature of his role within the Air National Guard. The AOJ will need to verify these details and request further information from DoD regarding qualifying active-duty service.

The Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits is being remanded due to inadequate notice in the March 2020 decision. The claim will be evaluated under the correct statutory criteria for 'need for supervision, protection, or instruction' as per the Federal Circuit's ruling in Veteran Warriors.

The Board granted the Veteran's claim for retroactive CRDP from January 31, 2018 in the amount of $79,239.89 due to concurrent receipt of VA compensation and pension, as the Veteran met the criteria for concurrent payment of military retired pay and VA disability compensation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including hypertension, heart disease, and/or PTSD. The evidence did not support a finding that AAA was related to these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance and an additional 100 percent based on independent issues, finding no evidence to support such a date.