Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the denial of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for her left hip anterior/superior labral tear and abduction/adduction have been dismissed as she withdrew her appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an issue with obtaining in-patient treatment records from the Portsmouth VAMC. The Veteran contends that the correct request code should have been used, and the RO must determine this and attempt to obtain the records.

Pension benefits in the amount of $96.786.83 were reinstated in full effective January 1, 2002; this represents a complete grant of the benefits sought on appeal.

The Veteran's adult daughter is seeking accrued benefits for her father, but the AOJ needs to decide if she can be substituted as the claimant and clarify payment details from an assisted living facility.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected fracture of the left eye orbital floor with double vision is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and development.

The Board found that the appellant's discharge was due to willful and persistent misconduct, resulting in a bar to VA compensation benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's residuals status post hysterectomy are related to her active duty service, and this decision grants her claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to new information about potential exposure to toxic substances during service, including as an Airframe Repair Specialist. The Veteran's CLL is being reviewed again with this additional information.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's unemployability and service connection for his back and leg disabilities. The claim will be referred to the Director of Compensation and Pension Service for consideration of TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to send the Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC) to the Veteran's most recent address.

The Board previously denied a TDIU prior to June 15, 2018. However, due to an administrative error, the Veteran's request for an extension of time was not associated with his file until after the decision was issued. The Board has vacated this portion of the decision and will consider the new evidence in a separate decision.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral dry eye syndrome as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes. The appeal regarding a higher disability rating for diabetes with erectile dysfunction is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disability compensation went into effect on April 1, 2017. Payment could not begin until May 1, 2017. The Veteran submitted evidence showing an initial deposit from VA on June 1, 2017, but the Board cannot verify its accuracy and thus denies the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for quadriparesis and remanded the TDIU claim due to changes in the Veteran's disability status.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Appellant's character of discharge and insanity. Further development is required.

The Veteran's death was not service connected, and therefore he is ineligible for non-service-connected burial benefits.

The Board denied the appellant's appeal regarding DIC benefits from August 1, 2003, finding that the overpayment debt was validly created due to administrative errors. The Board also noted that the appellant did not notify VA of her remarriage prior to July 2016.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of bilateral hand disorders has been withdrawn by his representative.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for memory loss and concentration deficits, muscle and joint pain, chest pain, entitlement to higher level of SMC, and earlier effective date for SMC based on housebound criteria. The claims are being returned for further development.