Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's shin splints of both the right and left lower extremities are granted a disability rating of 20 percent, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has granted the Appellant's claim for accrued benefits, allowing her to be reimbursed for expenses she paid on behalf of M.K., including assisted living costs.

The Veteran's claim for a waiver of the recoupment of an overpayment debt was dismissed because he passed away, and the Board lacks jurisdiction to remand it due to the absence of a charge against his estate.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for polymyositis, finding that there is no medical opinion supporting a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected right little finger fracture, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation due to limited motion and pain without ankylosis or functional impairment.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of left and right quadriceps tears and gout due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's sinus disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection and exposure. The Board requests additional development, including a VA examination, to determine if the Veteran's current sinus condition is related to his military service, particularly his exposure to burn pits during service in Southwest Asia.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the creation and validity of the overpayment debt, as well as the amount recouped. The Veteran's challenges include issues related to the propriety of the creation of the overpayment and its validity.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of service connection for diarrhea and constipation due to a duty to assist error. A VA examination is required to determine if these conditions are proximately due or aggravated by medications used to treat service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's death from glioblastoma is being remanded due to pre-decision error in the determination of service connection for cause of death. The Board finds that secondary service connection should be considered and there are incomplete opinions regarding exposure to burning fuels and feces.

Your appeal for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance has been dismissed due to your passing. The Board cannot issue a decision as you have passed away during the pendency of this appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for other reactions to severe stress (claimed as mental health condition) was granted with an effective date of November 2, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for a waiver of the recoupment of an overpayment debt in the amount of $558.04 was denied because his fault outweighed VA's, and the decision did not involve service connection issues.

The Veteran's proposed reduction of the disability rating for tender lipomas from 20 percent to 0 percent was dismissed as a matter of law because the appeal was filed before there was an underlying rating reduction decision.

The Veteran's claim for SMC A&A for his spouse was granted in a January 2024 rating decision, effective October 24, 2022. The appeal is dismissed as the criteria for dismissal of the claim are met.

The Veteran's dependency benefits for his children and spouse were restored effective July 1, 2022. The appeal is dismissed as moot since the issue has been resolved.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a result of toxic exposure during service, and thus grants service connection for PSP.

The appeal concerning the payment of non-VA emergency medical services provided from December 4, 2020, through December 5, 2020, has been dismissed as the VA Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) administratively approved the claim.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for dependency benefits was denied as he did not inform VA of his dependent child until November 2022, which is the earliest recordable information. The Board found no legal basis to grant such a request.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the dental care services were provided through a Veterans Care Agreement (VCA) which has its own administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for further review by the Board.