Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's Raynaud's Syndrome disability rating was restored to 60 percent effective January 1, 2020. He is also granted TDIU for the time period from April 5, 2018, to September 20, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for a waiver of overpayment was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the claim.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no service connection was granted or denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a root canal as there is no current diagnosis related to this procedure and no evidence of dental trauma or compensable disability incurred in service.

Your claim for service connection for mouth abscess has been granted, and the appeal is dismissed as it is no longer relevant.

The Veteran's peritoneum adhesions and digestive disorders, including diverticulitis and irritable colon syndrome, are granted as service-connected.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 60 percent for service-connected residuals of esophageal adenocarcinoma, considering the Veteran's symptoms including pain, vomiting, material weight loss, and anemia.

The Board has determined that the March 2021 decision denying eligibility for benefits under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is legally inadequate and requires remand. The Veteran was not provided adequate notice regarding what evidence could support an appeal, and a new medical determination considering all medical information of record is needed to correct the pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits was denied as he had passed away, making him ineligible for the program.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death, and the case is not eligible for substitution as no one meets the eligibility criteria.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient documentation of remedies available against a third party for payment of the November 15, 2018, treatment. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with this information.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of death due to mesothelioma, which was caused by in-service asbestos exposure. The decision is based on new evidence provided by a private physician that supports the claim.

The Board has determined that the decision regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits is legally inadequate and incomplete. The file lacks a copy of the April 2021 decision, notification was not provided as required by law, and the medical opinion supporting the decision did not meet legal standards.

The Board has granted the Appellant additional accrued benefits in the amount of $51,797 for expenses related to her deceased mother's last illness and burial.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in duty to assist and incorrect calculation of pension benefits. The AOJ needs to clarify the type and amount of SSA benefits received by the appellant during the appeal period, specifically including Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Additionally, the appellant should provide documentation of unreimbursed medical expenses incurred during the appeal period.

The Board has decided the initial rating and special monthly compensation claims, but has remanded the issue of a higher rating for residuals of cerebrovascular accident.

The Board has determined that the initial determination denying eligibility for PCAFC is not adequate and requires further review based on new medical evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of information regarding the exact number of drill days performed by the Veteran in FY 2019. The VA will need to obtain this information and perform an audit of compensation benefits paid during that year.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.

The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for additional dependency benefits for C.M.S. and J. is denied as the evidence was submitted more than one year after notification.,The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for additional dependency benefits for his child, C., beginning on the day of their birth is granted.