Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal because his Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was not timely filed, as it was received more than one year after the December 3, 2014 decision terminating his nonservice-connected pension.

The Board has determined that the procedural steps for contested claims have not been completed, and thus the matter is being remanded to ensure compliance with special regulations.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations provided inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's neurological disorders, specifically Sydenham's chorea and lacunar infarct. The claim is being remanded for further development to obtain new medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and readjudication due to issues related to the discontinuance of a Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program effective April 22, 2016, and entitlement to equipment purchases pursuant to a VR&E program. The AOJ is required to complete administrative review as requested in prior remands and provide the Veteran with necessary documents.

The Board has remanded the case to determine if any of the Veteran's service periods qualify for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits. The AOJ is instructed to ask DoD to review and clarify these issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right elbow lateral epicondylitis, finding that it is not related to service or secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to restoration of VA educational benefits for his course at ITT Technical Institute from December 9, 2013 to September 3, 2016 due to the closure of the school and loss of credits.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient explanation in its February 2022 decision regarding whether the Veteran's physical and mental limitations preclude substantially gainful employment. The Veteran needs a new examination to determine his functional abilities and how they are impacted by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to the failure to issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC) with new, VA-generated evidence. The Veteran and their representative will be provided an opportunity to respond before the appeal is returned to the Board.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to colorectal cancer, which the Board found was related to his in-service exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. As a result, service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's deviated nasal septum was incurred in service and is granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for educational assistance benefits at a rate higher than the 90 percent rate under Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) is denied. The Veteran served at least 30 months, but less than 36 months of qualifying active duty service after September 10, 2001 and is therefore entitled to a 90% benefit level.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for an addendum opinion to address the relationship between his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and additional symptoms such as dizziness, ear discharge, frustration with difficulty hearing, and cognitive issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional examination regarding muscle function impairment related to the service-connected lipoma located over the right trapezius muscle.

The Veteran's service-connected left-hand fracture and finger injury, resulting in unfavorable ankylosis of the ring and little fingers, is granted a 20 percent rating effective from the date of claim.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for chest pain and left arm pain due to inadequate opinions provided by VA examiners. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which he contends are related to military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and readjudication, including consideration of new evidence received since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder and/or diabetes disabilities have caused or aggravated his vision problems.

The Veteran's child was added as a dependent on his VA disability compensation award effective March 6, 2018. The decision grants the request for an earlier effective date based on receipt of the Intent to File within one year.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision can be made.