Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's death precludes initial eligibility for PCAFC benefits, and the appeal is denied as a matter of law.

The Veteran's claim for earlier effective dates for the addition of his spouse and children to his VA disability compensation was denied because no prior claims were received within a year of notification, and the earliest possible effective date is the date of receipt of the claim.

The Board dismissed the appeal for medical reimbursement as the claim was already paid.

The Veteran's education benefits used to attend ITT Technical Institute from March 2014 to March 2016 were denied restoration because the school closed more than 120 days after he graduated, and he was not enrolled at the time of closure.

The Board denied the Veteran's waiver of overpayment recoupment due to financial hardship, as the recoupment would not be against the principles of equity and good conscience.

The Board has determined that there is a need for additional medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected hypothyroidism and her menorrhagia resulting in a hysterectomy. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's appeals for special monthly compensation based on housebound status and regular need for aid and attendance were dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a final decision.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for hip conditions have been denied as the evidence does not support a rating higher than the currently assigned 10 percent for each condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot conditions due to missing STRs and inadequate VA examination. The Veteran contends that his current arthritis is related to boots he wore during active duty.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for loss of sense of taste and a rating in excess of 10 percent for anosmia (loss of sense of smell) are dismissed due to procedural defects.

The Veteran's appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for pulmonary failure has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that there are missing documents related to the non-VA medical care provided on July 5, 2022. The claim was submitted to the VCCP but denied as unauthorized. The Board finds a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error and will remand for further development.

The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death, and no jurisdiction remains for the Board to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Board has granted the appellant's eligibility to receive full compensation for past-due benefits awarded in a November 2022 rating decision. As the benefit sought is now fully granted, the issue of additional attorney fees based on these past-due benefits is dismissed.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death, and no service connection decision is made.

The Veteran's cause of death, chronic granulocytic leukemia, is found to be related to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. Service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Veteran requested to withdraw their appeal before the Board, and as a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to September 5, 2018, for the award of dependency benefits for his children J.F. and S.F., finding that he did not meet the criteria due to ignorance of VA regulations regarding submission deadlines.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing relevant documents from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The AOJ needs to reconstruct the record and associate all pertinent records with the electronic claims file.