Other conditions Board decisions

The Board dismissed the appeal for retroactive benefits for dependents' educational assistance (DEA) benefits, finding that the issue had already been resolved by a previous decision.

The Veteran's hip conditions are rated under the current rating criteria, and her appeal is remanded for further development regarding service connection for a gynecological disorder.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the appellant is over 26 years old. Therefore, she is not eligible for DEA benefits.

The Board denied service connection for a left inguinal hernia as there is no current disability and the evidence does not support a finding that it was incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for MDS and AML, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic B-cell leukemia or other disease specified by VA regulations. The Board also found that presumptive service connection based on herbicide exposure did not apply due to lack of specific diseases listed in the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete evidentiary record regarding the Veteran and Appellant's marital status. The VA is instructed to seek out additional evidence from state or local government departments to verify their marriage.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right eye condition, finding that there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between her current symptoms and active service. The appeal regarding the evaluation of lumbar degenerative disc disease and intervertebral disc syndrome prior to January 31, 2022, has been remanded due to incomplete development.

The Board has granted an increased disability rating of 30 percent for the service-connected broken nose with status post rhinectomy, effective from January 26, 2015. The decision resolves doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial disability rating in excess of 40 percent for muscle atrophy right upper extremity and for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for impairment of supination, right elbow due to new evidence received after the last AOJ adjudication.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right foot condition, finding that it is related to her time in service while wearing combat boots.

The Board has remanded three issues: rating of more than 10 percent for right great toe fracture residuals, service connection for a right lower extremity vascular disorder, and service connection for a dental disability. The AOJ is instructed to schedule updated examinations and obtain VA medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to a request for VA quality assurance records related to the Veteran's left hand surgery. The AOJ is instructed to obtain these records and, if necessary, have them reviewed by VA General Counsel.

The Veteran's hyperhidrosis was not incurred during active duty service and is not otherwise related to service. The claim for service connection for hyperhidrosis is denied.

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

The VA home loan guaranty benefits are denied because the appellant did not meet the minimum service duration requirement for eligibility, and there is no evidence of a service-connected disability.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the Debt Management Center (DMC) granted the Veteran's request for a waiver of overpayment in full, and there is no case or controversy left to address.

The Veteran's application for educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill was granted as he made a valid, irrevocable election of Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) in lieu of Chapter 30 benefits.

The Board found that the appellant's character of discharge does not constitute a bar to VA benefits, and thus granted his appeal. The evidence is at least in equipoise regarding whether there were compelling circumstances warranting the appellant's prolonged period of AWOL.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for a head injury with memory loss and sleep disorder. The case will be returned for further development, including obtaining an addendum medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to concerns about the adequacy of a previous VA medical opinion regarding the appellant's mental state at the time of his in-service injuries. The case will be returned to the RO for further development.