Other conditions Board decisions

The appellant's accrued benefits claim is being remanded as her initial claim was filed within the one-year period following her aunt's death, and she has continuously pursued the claim thereafter. The Board finds that her claim should be deemed timely based on her March 2021 date of claim.

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

The Board has granted service connection for squamous cell carcinoma residuals, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his military service in Vietnam is related to his current condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding toxic exposure and breast cancer. The Veteran's failure to attend her scheduled VA examination is considered, but a TERA medical opinion is needed to address the relationship between her service-connected conditions and her current diagnosis of breast cancer.

The Board dismissed the appellant's appeals for service connection for Arnold-Chiari malformation type 1, special monthly compensation for aid and attendance, and special monthly compensation for being housebound.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and postural orthostatic tachycardia as withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has not been received to reopen the claims for service connection for basal cell carcinoma, colon cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, and ulcerative colitis. As such, these claims are denied.

The Veteran's residuals of right great toe fracture are manifested by no more than moderate symptoms and a rating in excess of 10 percent is not warranted.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on October 5, 2020 is dismissed as the appellant is now in receipt of the benefit sought.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of educational assistance benefits under the Transfer of Entitlement provisions of the Post-9/11 GI Bill was validly created, and the Veteran is responsible for the $35,935.10 debt.

The Veteran's atrial fibrillation (Afib) was granted service connection in the October 2023 rating decision, but he is seeking a higher disability rating. The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding private medical records.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Appellant, who is not a proper party to submit a Notice of Disagreement, did not file a timely request for reconsideration after being notified of the Misuse Determination.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding J.J.'s status as a dependent due to the action taken by the Regional Office (RO). The Veteran's request for reinstatement of his son was granted, but he must now pay back any overpayment resulting from the removal.

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal.

The Veteran's service connection for breast cancer is granted with an effective date of November 15, 2021.,The Veteran's service connection for multiple myeloma is granted with an effective date of August 19, 2021.

The Veteran's spouse, L., has been added as a dependent to his VA disability compensation award. The appeal is dismissed because the issue of adding the spouse as a dependent has already been resolved.

The Board has determined that the eligibility for PCAFC benefits needs to be remanded due to insufficient evidence and a need for further review of the Veteran's care needs. The VA must obtain private treatment records from RMC Anniston health system.

The Veteran's representative requested to withdraw the service connection claim for encephalomalacia, and the Board dismissed the appeal due to this withdrawal.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis has been dismissed due to his death. The Board cannot make a decision on the merits as he passed away during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that a summary of the case is needed to assess eligibility for direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in an August 2019 rating decision. The Veteran and the appellant are reminded to file a new NOD if they wish to appeal any fee determination issued by the AOJ following this remand.