Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the decision regarding personal care services is legally inadequate and requires a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance has been dismissed due to his death. The Board cannot issue a decision as he died during the pendency of the appeal.

The appellant withdrew her appeal regarding the issue of being recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse for VA death benefits, and the Board dismissed the case.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's rifle sling palsy (left hand) is related to service. The claim will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's prostate disability is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The Board will obtain relevant SSA records and request private treatment records from Scotland Memorial Hospital and Dr. Jim Moore at Care South.

The appeal for increased SMC based on housebound and aid and attendance criteria has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board cannot proceed with these claims as they are no longer pending.

The Board has restored the Veteran's original 60 percent rating for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease with myocardial infarction and aortic sclerosis, effective May 1, 2024, finding that the reduction was improper due to lack of actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a specific diagnosis and etiology of the Veteran's unspecified restrictive lung disorder, which may be related to exposure to oil smoke in Kuwait. The claim is being returned for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cardiac disability, diagnosed as supraventricular arrhythmia (supraventricular tachycardia) and atrial fibrillation. The decision also remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral deep vein thrombosis due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical records and requests for additional information. The Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot disorder and left foot disorder are being reviewed with a new examination.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date and increased rating for a right elbow disability has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right and left lower extremity deep vein thrombosis and varicose veins due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it was a request to review a VA letter rejecting a claim for using the wrong form, which is not an appealable issue.

The Veteran's skin disability, which includes diffuse dermatophytosis and herpes simplex virus, is rated at a maximum of 60 percent since April 19, 2021. The rating was granted as the condition meets the criteria for a 60 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for the Skin.

The Veteran's appeal for restoring a 10% disability rating for lipomatosis from December 1, 2022 is dismissed as moot because the RO has already restored this rating and assigned it since June 16, 2011.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant. The Board has dismissed these claims as the Veteran withdrew them.

The Board has granted an effective date of January 30, 2004 for the grant of service connection for arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease with congestive heart failure due to exposure to herbicide agents. This decision is based on the Veteran's claim filed in January 2004 and the subsequent medical evidence supporting this condition.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the inconsistency in income and expenses provided by the Appellant. The AOJ is required to clarify her income and expenses, including medical expense information for the period on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is competent to manage his VA funds on his own and dismissed the appeal regarding this issue.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance/housebound before the Board made a decision.