Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's request for waiver of recovery of overpayment of VA compensation benefits was granted, but the issue of the validity of the debt amount is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for hallux rigidus in both feet, finding no evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board found no new and relevant evidence to warrant readjudication for an earlier effective date of dependency compensation for spouse L.L. The Veteran's representative argued that the necessary information was already in the file, but this did not constitute new and material evidence.

The Veteran's claim for dependent compensation for his child was denied because he failed to timely submit a VA Form 21-686c listing his daughter as a dependent, and she is over the age of 23.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral eye disability, which may be related to service participation in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA).

The Board denied the appeal as the reduction of disability compensation benefits due to felony incarceration and creation of overpayment were proper based on the Veteran's conviction for felonies.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, as Veterans' claims do not survive their deaths.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a head injury and dizziness condition, finding that there was no evidence to support these conditions were incurred during her Reserve service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of March 30, 2023 for a 100% rating for non-Hodgkin lymphoma is remanded due to the presence of separate and distinct claims regarding clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in previous rating decisions.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for allergies due to inadequate examination in January 2019. The Veteran's attorney argues that the examiner did not provide a complete medical explanation and failed to address potential onset during active service.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to warrant readjudication of the Appellant's DIC claim. The case is now remanded for further action.

The appeal seeking payment or reimbursement for the cost of medical services performed on September 10, 2020 by Aegis Sciences Corporation is dismissed as the benefit has been approved.

The Board has remanded the claims for SAH and SHAG due to a duty to assist error, as there is insufficient evidence regarding the severity of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The Veteran needs an examination to determine if his service-connected conditions meet the criteria for SAH or SHAG.

The Board denied an effective date prior to May 6, 2010 for the grant of service connection for schizoaffective disorder, depressive type. The earliest possible effective date is May 6, 2010, when VA received an informal claim from the Veteran.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as there is no longer a case or controversy for decision since VHA overturned its denial and approved the non-VA medical care provided by ASC on October 26, 2020.

The Veteran's dependent spouse, L., was removed from his award of VA disability compensation effective March 1, 2012. The Board has restored the dependency allowance based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran showing he is still married to L.

The Veteran's multi-joint arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, right hand and left hand were granted an initial rating of 60 percent throughout the appeal period.

The Board has granted the Veteran's appeal to establish Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits from July 17, 2011. The effective date for DEA benefits is clarified as of this date.

The Board has granted service connection for unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder with alcohol use disorder, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for arthritis of the back was previously denied in an April 2013 rating decision. New and relevant evidence has been received, including testimony from the Veteran and new treatment records. The claim is granted for readjudication but remanded for a new examination to determine the nature and etiology of the condition.