Other conditions Board decisions

The appeal of a proposed reduction in the rating for a service-connected left knee disability from 30 percent to 10 percent was dismissed because it was submitted prematurely.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for clothing allowances for a back brace and knee sleeve for calendar year 2022 due to insufficient evidence showing that these items caused wear or tear on his clothing.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment, leading to the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

Eligibility for the direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded to the Veteran pursuant to a February 2024 rating decision is granted.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an extension of educational assistance benefits under Chapter 35 beyond April 10, 2022.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for reentrance into a VR&E program following a determination of rehabilitation to the point of employability, as there was no evidence that his service-connected disabilities had worsened or that the occupation he previously obtained was unsuitable.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided from September 3, 2019, to October 15, 2019, is dismissed as the issue has been resolved in full by administrative action.

The Board remands the claim for an in-service examination and opinion due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating of PTSD before the Board made a decision.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on January 24, 2021, was denied due to lack of VA authorization.

The appeal of entitlement to an extension of the delimiting date beyond April 13, 2017, for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33 is dismissed due to a claims processing rules defect.

The Board denied the claim for payment of unauthorized non-VA medical expenses in the amount of $482.72 incurred by the Veteran on November 4, 2019, as it was filed outside of the required timely filing deadline.

The Board found that the Veteran did not provide sufficient information to verify his employment status, leading to the discontinuance of TDIU benefits effective December 1, 2020.

The appeal for eligibility for benefits under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is dismissed due to the extension of eligibility for Legacy PCAFC participants.

The Board remands the claim for a urinary disability, to include urinary frequency, due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board remands the claim for an evaluation greater than 10 percent for left sided inguinal hernia to correct a duty to assist error and ensure the Veteran is informed of his right to a pre-decisional hearing.

The appellant was denied recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse for VA death benefits because she and the Veteran were divorced at the time of his death.

The Board granted service connection for left and right lower peripheral arterial disease, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The appellant is not entitled to attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the May 2023 rating decision because no NOD was filed as to the issues granted.