Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's cause of death is not service-connected, and the surviving spouse does not meet the criteria for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1310 or § 1318.

The Veteran's appeal for a 100% rating for post-myocardial infarction convalescence was denied as the October 2020 correspondence did not meet the one-year deadline to file an NOD with respect to the December 2018 rating decision.

The Veteran's furuncle disability rating was reduced from 30 percent to 0 percent effective July 28, 2020. The Board has determined that this reduction was not proper and restored the original 30 percent rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of overpayment of VA compensation benefits, finding that the debt was properly created due to the Veteran's failure to notify VA of his incarceration. The Board also found no evidence of fraud or bad faith on the part of the Veteran and determined that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the Appellant is denied additional nonservice-connected burial benefits and reimbursement for transportation expenses.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for further evidence. The Veteran/Appellant is seeking payment or reimbursement for non-VA medical services provided from November 5, 2020, to November 18, 2020.

The Veteran's CLL is rated as noncompensable, his anemia remains at a 10 percent rating, and he has been granted a noncompensable rating for thrombocytopenia. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings for any of these conditions.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided by Aegis Sciences Corporation on September 3, August 5, and July 29, 2020 as these claims have been resolved administratively.

The Board has determined that the Veteran meets the criteria for a higher-level stipend (Level 2) under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), as he is in need of personal care services due to his inability to self-sustain in the community.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the claim for payment of non-VA COVID-19 testing provided to the Veteran on July 22, 2020 has been approved by VA and payment has already been made.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and requires additional medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bone cyst.

The Veteran's adult child, K.T., is recognized as the surviving child for purposes of DIC, death pension, and accrued benefits due to becoming permanently incapacitated prior to age 18.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance/housebound status as the benefit sought has been granted in full.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to July 6, 2010, for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits was denied because he did not meet the schedular requirements for DEA benefits before that date.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal, and the Board dismissed it due to lack of allegations of errors in fact or law.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the claim for payment of non-VA COVID-19 testing provided to the Veteran on October 21, 2020 has been resolved in favor of the Appellant with VA making the payment.

The Veteran's appeal for restoration of a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed because he elected the supplemental claim option, effectively withdrawing his request for review by the Board.

The Veteran's service-connected other specified trauma and stressor related disorder alone rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and work history.

The Board dismissed the appeal of the claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to April 29, 2022 as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits is denied because the serious injuries were incurred before May 7, 1975 and the application was filed after October 1, 2020.