Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date prior to October 18, 2021, for adding his minor child to his compensation award. The decision states that he was not entitled to additional compensation until October 18, 2021, when he met the disability rating requirement.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) earlier than November 25, 2020. However, this matter must be remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death from esophageal cancer is due to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which was secondary to his cannabis use disorder. The Board found that the Veteran's cannabis use disorder caused or substantially contributed to his development of esophageal cancer, leading to his death.

The Board has granted service connection for Other Specified Trauma- and Stressor Related Disorder, finding that the Veteran's current mental health condition is at least as likely as not related to his in-service stressors.

The Board denied service connection for loss of tooth #8 for both compensation and treatment purposes due to the Veteran not having a compensable dental disability.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error related to the adequacy of VA care and treatment for his bilateral hematomas, brain trauma, cognitive defects, and mental and behavioral problems.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure by the AOJ to verify if the Appellant filed for Social Security benefits prior to September 2022, which is critical to determining the effective date of DIC benefits. The AOJ needs to obtain records from SSA and determine when they received the claim.

The Veteran's claims for sacroiliac pain and arthritis were denied in April 2019. The VA Form 10182 received by the VA on April 27, 2022 was not valid as it did not identify an appealable decision regarding the issues with which the Veteran disagreed.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there was no rating decision implemented regarding the proposed reduction in ratings for thoracic outlet syndrome.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there was no adverse action to review and the Veteran's S-DVI eligibility has been approved.

The Veteran's retinal photoreceptor dystrophy resulted in a noncompensable rating prior to September 29, 2022. A separate 10% disability rating was granted for photophobia.

The appeal for TDIU was dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The case will not be reconsidered unless a person eligible for substitution files a request within one year of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right lower extremity varicose veins is granted with an effective date of November 1, 2017. The appeal for a higher initial disability rating and the earlier effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance are remanded.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the Veteran passed away while the case was pending. The decision does not affect your right to continue the appeal if you have someone eligible for substitution.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous instructions, and it will be readjudicated for service connection of residuals of dental trauma.

The Veteran's initial claim for a 20 percent rating for his service-connected bilateral testicular varicoceles is granted, but the issue of entitlement to a higher disability rating remains pending and requires further development.

The Board has decided that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claim of a compensable disability rating for left hip strain, due to limitation of flexion. The case is being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability, finding no present diagnosed condition and insufficient evidence to link her reported pain to active service.

The Veteran's service connection for residuals of a meningioma is granted, and he also receives special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left great toe arthritis, hallux valgus, and bilateral flat foot. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were related to an in-service event, injury, or disease.,There was no credible evidence showing that the Veteran had any foot condition during his active service, including left great toe arthritis, hallux valgus, and bilateral flat foot. The Veteran's assertions of in-service injuries and continuous symptoms since service were not supported by the medical records.