Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA home loan guaranty benefits as he did not meet the eligibility criteria due to his short period of service and discharge under the Trainee Discharge Program, which is not considered a medical discharge.

The Board dismissed the overpayment of VA compensation benefits due to retroactive removal of a dependent spouse, as the underlying debt was found invalid.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, including bicuspid aortic valve and aortic aneurysm, has been remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The AOJ will now consider this evidence in deciding whether the Veteran's current condition is related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an apportionment of his VA compensation benefits to the appellant, on behalf of their minor child E.J.W., finding that the appellant did not demonstrate financial hardship and that the Veteran was reasonably contributing to E.J.W.'s support.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board denied recognition of N. as the Veteran's dependent child for VA purposes due to lack of legal adoption, despite the fact that the Veteran has custody and provides care for N.

The Veteran's current diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma, left cheek (claimed as skin cancer) is related to a lesion identified during his pre-retirement checkup in 2016. The Board finds the evidence persuasive that this condition began during service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for vulvovaginitis has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there is no remaining benefit at issue since the Veteran's spouse was reinstated as a dependent.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's exposure to dieldrin and aldrin at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines, which may have caused his essential tremors. A new VA examination is needed to address this issue.

Your appeal for special monthly compensation based on housebound status has been dismissed as the issue was already decided in a previous rating decision.

The Veteran's authorized representative has withdrawn the appeal, so the case is dismissed.

The appellant's claim for basic eligibility for a VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for Home Loan Benefits was denied because he did not meet the required service duration and discharge conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for a waiver of overpayment of VA benefits was denied because he did not file his request within the required 180-day period.

The Veteran's former spouse, the Appellant, is denied recognition as his surviving spouse for purposes of receiving VA survivors' pension benefits due to her divorce from the Veteran prior to his death and lack of valid common law marriage.

The Veteran's death was not covered for burial benefits as Appellant is not considered an eligible claimant to receive this benefit.

The Board has denied service connection for left and right foot disorders, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is remanded to obtain treatment records related to the Veteran's hospitalization after exhibiting behavior indicative of possible suicidal intent.

The Board denied recognition of N. as the Veteran's dependent child for VA purposes due to lack of legal adoption, despite the fact that the Veteran has custody and provides care for N.

The Board has granted the extension of a dependency benefit for the Veteran's child, and as a result, attorney fees are awarded based on past-due benefits.

The Veteran's current respiratory condition, including restrictive lung disease, is determined to be the result of his in-service asbestos exposure and service connection for this condition is granted.