Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board has decided that an apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits to the Appellant on behalf of P.W. prior to reaching the age of 18 is remanded due to procedural issues and financial hardship evidence.

The Board denied service connection for chronic mycotic infections of both feet, finding that the conditions are not related to in-service exposure or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's child, D.J., is being recognized as her helpless child due to cerebral palsy. However, additional development is needed to confirm D.J.'s condition at the time of her 18th birthday and whether she can now support herself.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left hip strain and service connection for a sleep disorder are remanded. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is intertwined with the other claims.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits cannot be decided without additional development as there is insufficient evidence to verify his claimed service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal in a written statement prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination regarding the appellant's left leg disorder.

The Veteran's surviving spouse, R.S., had no unpaid VA benefits due at the time of her death. The appellant is not entitled to accrued benefits as she does not qualify for them.

The Board has denied service connection for a skin disability and chronic pain syndrome disorder. The case is remanded to obtain updated medical evidence regarding the Veteran's lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's opioid withdrawal symptoms, dependence, and addiction are not considered to be caused by VA medical care or negligence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits as he did not serve during a period of war, and therefore does not meet the minimum qualifications for such benefits.

The Board has remanded the claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, SMC based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status, and TDIU due to conflicting findings in a previous VA examination.

The Veteran's initial 40 percent rating for left lower extremity neurological impairment is granted. The Board also remanded the issues of entitlement to a higher rating and TDIU.

The Veteran's service connection for shortness of breath, obesity caused by PTSD, and PTSD are granted. A rating of 100% is granted as of December 31, 2019 for PTSD. SMC due to housebound status is also granted. Service connection for an eating disorder remains pending.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's child, K.S., is currently receiving a $250 monthly apportionment. The appellant has requested an increase to this amount. However, the procedural steps have not been completed as required by VA regulations.

The Veteran's gout symptoms in all fingers on both hands are rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is warranted due to additional functional loss during flare-ups and with repetitive use.

The Board has remanded the case for readjudication based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran's spouse, including a private examination report and a statement. The claim will be reviewed again to determine if SMC is warranted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inconsistencies between the Veteran's reported symptoms and the examination reports. A VA examination is needed during an active phase of his skin disability.

The Veteran's marriage to D.H. is in question due to inconsistencies in the record, and the case is remanded for further investigation of military personnel records and court filings related to the divorce.