Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity bradykinesia with tremors and muscle rigidity has been rated at 60 percent since the onset of his service-connected disability. The Board finds that this rating is appropriate given the severe bradykinesia, muscle atrophy, and multiple falls experienced by the Veteran.

The Veteran's death was recognized as a result of his continuous cohabitation with the Appellant, who is now entitled to VA benefits for surviving spouse status.

The Veteran's glioblastoma, which caused his death, is not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking it to his in-service herbicide exposure or any other aspect of his military service.

The Board has determined that the decision on the eligibility for enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was not legally adequate and requires further review. The claim is being remanded to address issues related to notification, medical opinion adequacy, and compliance with statutory duties.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error involving missing private treatment records from Karmanos Cancer Institute. The appellant's claims file must be updated with these records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various upper and lower extremity cold weather injuries or residuals, finding no current diagnoses related to such conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim due to a missing Rehabilitation Needs Inventory (RNI) form, which is necessary for proper adjudication of her VR&E eligibility. The AOJ must ensure all relevant records are obtained and associated with the claims file.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA eligibility are granted effective August 30, 2008. The Board found the Veteran was unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities as of that date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) as there was no persuasive evidence of exposure to herbicide agents or other environmental toxins during his service, and thus could not establish a link between his current MCL and service.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The appeal of the attorney fee withholding decision is dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn the appeal.

The Veteran's celiac disease is rated at a 30 percent rating, and no higher, during the appeal period.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar spine, degenerative joint disease; early arthritis, left knee; post-traumatic arthritis, left ankle; and post-traumatic arthritis, right ankle. The evidence supports the Veteran's claims based on his military service.

Service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the left lung is granted.,Secondary service connection for anorexia secondary to COPD or SCC of the left lung is denied. The Veteran's failure to report for a VA examination related to this issue results in denial.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's essential thrombocytosis is related to service, specifically herbicide exposure. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient information in the file to make a determination on the appellant's eligibility for a Certificate of Eligibility for a VA home loan guaranty. The case is being returned to the AOJ for further development and clarification.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder, is granted due to the evidence showing a relationship between her service and her current condition.

The Veteran's claims for an effective date earlier than October 14, 2009, for the grant of service connection for gastritis and for an increased initial rating for gastritis are being remanded due to a potential error in the VA Form 10182, Decision Review Request: Board Appeal (Notice of Disagreement).

The Board has determined that the overpayment debt of $209.86 in monthly housing allowance for July 11-14, 2020 was validly created due to the Veteran's active duty service during this period.

The appeal was dismissed because the Veteran's spouse and child were already recognized as dependents by VA.