Other conditions Board decisions

The appeal is dismissed as the relief sought has been granted and there remains no matter in controversy.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to April 12, 2024, for adding his spouse as a dependent to his VA disability compensation was denied. The earliest possible effective date is July 15, 2020, the date of the increased hearing loss evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder (acquired psychiatric disorder) was granted, with an effective date of June 24, 2022. The decision also granted entitlement to total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

Your appeal for eligibility to special adapted housing (SAH) has been dismissed as there was no appealable decision that adjudicated the matter of eligibility to SAH.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the August 2020 Decision Review Request was filed in response to a June 2020 decision that denied service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the left tonsil with metastasis to the left neck.

The Veteran's cause of death is granted as metastatic parotid cancer, which is a listed illness under the PACT Act for veterans exposed to burn pits during military service.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for unspecified neurocognitive disorder and a TDIU are being remanded due to procedural errors in the prior VA examinations and incomplete medical records. The AOJ is instructed to obtain SSA disability benefits documentation, complete forms from the Veteran, and provide a retrospective medical opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's service-connected condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for payment or reimbursement of non-VA dental treatment expenses incurred on October 18, 2019, and November 22, 2019, due to a lack of authorization from VA.

The Veteran's left and right leg compartment syndrome are rated at 10 percent each, effective from the date of the decision.

Your appeal for drill pay adjustments has been dismissed because you requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental condition, finding that there is no evidence of in-service trauma or chronic disease with loss of bone substance. The Veteran's contentions were not supported by his service records and other medical evidence.

The appeal for VA pension benefits has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board cannot issue a decision on this matter as it is no longer pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of overpayment of VA compensation benefits, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience due to fault on the part of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for disability ratings and a combined rating are being remanded due to the need for further examination of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's Alzheimer's Dementia is found to be directly related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange. The Board has granted service connection for the condition on a direct basis.

The Veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits due to concurrent receipt of drill pay was granted because the Board found that recovery would be against equity and good conscience, given her financial hardship.

The Veteran's effective date for recognition of his dependent parent, N.M., is granted as January 1, 2010. This decision also grants an earlier effective date for the total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from which the dependency compensation was derived.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of cardiomegaly with aortic valve was dismissed because the appellant requested to withdraw the appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for discoid lupus erythematosus was denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.