Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's son is eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits, but the claim for more than 36 months of benefits is denied as it exceeds the statutory limit.

The appeal was dismissed as the AOJ administratively approved the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on March 6, 2020.

The Veteran's testicular cancer is found to be directly related to his exposure to industrial solvents and fuels while stationed at Wurtsmith Air Force Base, resolving all doubts in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected nasal turbinate hypertrophy was granted a 10% disability rating prior to May 5, 2021. Since then, the appeal has been denied as his condition does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal of eligibility to the direct payment of agent fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a January 2024 rating decision has been dismissed due to the appellant requesting its withdrawal.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no service connection issues were decided.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to provide an adequate medical opinion regarding the functional impact of all the Veteran's service-connected disabilities on his employability. The Veteran needs a new examination to assess these effects.

The AOJ denied the Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits due to a lack of evidence showing he needed continuous personal care services. The Board is remanding the case to provide proper notice and correct any errors in the decision.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on May 14, 2020, as the claim was granted in full and there remains no apparent controversy.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran died, and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pancreatitis is related to his active-duty service and has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the cases for obtaining non-VA medical records from specified providers and facilities. The appellant is asked to provide authorization for these records.

The Board denied the appeals for payment of non-VA medical expenses incurred on various dates in September and October 2021, as there was no VA authorization for these services.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The reduction in the rating for gouty arthritis from 100% to 60% was improper, and the 100% rating is restored. The effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits earlier than May 1, 2016, is denied.

The Veteran's initial claim for a disability rating of 60 percent for genital herpes was granted, with the effective date being June 23, 2021.

The Board has determined that there was a duty-to-assist error in the initial decision and requires an updated medical opinion to determine if the Veteran qualifies for PCAFC benefits based on his personal care needs.

The appeal is dismissed as the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran has been administratively approved and paid.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of July 1, 2011 for the initial rating of 60 percent for herpes simplex type I.

The Veteran's service did not qualify for pension benefits as he did not serve during a period of war, and he is not service connected for any disabilities.