Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance benefits due to a lack of qualifying active duty service, specifically IADT (initial active duty training).

The Veteran's service does not meet the requirements for basic eligibility for Post 9/11 GI Bill educational assistance benefits due to insufficient qualifying active duty and discharge under other than dishonorable conditions.

The Veteran's entitlement to special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is granted with an effective date of March 15, 2021. This decision is based on the 'look back rule' due to evidence showing a disability increase prior to March 15, 2022.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of his service-connected dermatophytosis is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of the current severity of his condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to procedural errors and lack of clear information regarding the nature of the Veteran's incarceration, which could affect the reduction of his VA disability compensation benefits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hand disabilities due to a lack of sufficient evidence and because the Veteran participated in toxic exposure risk activities during his military service. A VA examination is required, and the Veteran should be notified about his right to a pre-decisional hearing.

The Veteran withdrew his service connection claims for bilateral flatfoot and bilateral hip disorders, so the Board dismissed these claims.

The Veteran's death precludes eligibility for PCAFC benefits, and the appeal is dismissed as a matter of law.

The Veteran's appeals for annual clothing allowances for various medical devices have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has granted restoration of additional compensation benefits for the Veteran's child, D., from November [REDACTED], 2021, through May 31, 2022, based on school attendance.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left hip disorders due to incomplete service treatment records. The Veteran contends her hip disorders are related to service, including heavy lifting, standing on concrete floors, jumping from equipment, and running/driving trucks during service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher level of special monthly compensation was dismissed because he elected Direct Review while his Higher-Level Review was still pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for recognition of R.C. as his dependent parent due to insufficient income, finding that R.C.'s monthly income exceeded $400 per month and provided enough funds for reasonable maintenance.

The Veteran did not file a timely appeal as to the June 2020 apportionment decision, and thus his appeal is denied.

The appeal seeking payment for medical services provided through VA's Community Care program on July 6, 2020 is dismissed as the process does not allow for Board review.

The Veteran's right hip disability was evaluated under the criteria for limitation of flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction. The VA determined that his symptoms did not meet or exceed the criteria for a higher rating based on these conditions.

The Veteran requested withdrawal of his appeal regarding service connection for dementia with memory loss, and the Board dismissed the appeal due to this request.

The Board has dismissed the appeal to terminate entitlement to total disability due to individual unemployability as it was not a final determination by the Agency of Original Jurisdiction.

The Veteran seeks payment or reimbursement for unauthorized non-VA ambulance transportation service provided by Frederick Township Volunteer Fire Department. The Board finds that remand is warranted due to errors in the AOJ's decision and lack of relevant records.

The past-due benefits awarded in a November 2022 rating decision have been released to the appellant's attorney, and thus the issue is no longer before the Board.