Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's esophageal cancer is related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA benefits due to a dishonorable discharge from military service, finding that there is no evidence of insanity at the time of misconduct and thus the character of discharge remains a bar to VA benefits.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for temporomandibular joint crepitus, status post jaw resection (jaw disability) from October 25, 2019 is denied as the condition only manifested in a maximum unassisted vertical opening of 34 millimeters without dietary restrictions to mechanically altered foods.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in duty to assist and insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and his current myofascial pain with bruxism (previously TMJ).

The Veteran's service-connected spine disorders and associated nerve impairment require the aid and assistance of another for daily activities such as dressing, bathing, using the toilet, preparing meals, and household chores. The Board has granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on this need.

The Board has granted service connection for cause of death and DIC effective July 11, 2013. The decision is based on new evidence received after the initial denial in September 2013.

The Veteran's claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on December 19, 2016, is being remanded due to inadequate notice regarding the basis for the denial and the criteria for reimbursement under the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014.

The appeal has been dismissed because the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal and there is no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional error in determining eligibility for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). The decision is based on an incorrect interpretation of 'need for supervision, protection or instruction' as defined by VA regulations. The Veteran's eligibility will be evaluated again using the correct statutory criteria.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete documentation and unobtainable records. The Veteran is encouraged to provide a complete VA Form 21-686c with assistance from his family and representative.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for dental disability for compensation purposes because there is no evidence of current dental disability that meets VA compensation criteria.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of a disability manifested by balance and gait impairment, which was dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for spontaneous pneumothorax has been dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's earlier effective date for service connection of Crohn's disease and anemia is granted based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a September 2006 rating decision. The appeal for separate disability ratings for Crohn's disease and anemia is denied.

The Veteran requested to withdraw their appeal, including the issues of cold injury. As such, the Board dismissed the appeal.

Your appeal for Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) benefits has been dismissed because you requested to withdraw your appeal before the decision was made.

The Board has granted service connection for left foot hammer toe and right foot hammer toe, finding that the Veteran's hammer toes are proximately due to her service-connected bunionectomies.

The Board has determined that the issue of whether the apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits awarded on behalf of his children, M.W. and W.W., was proper is remanded due to incomplete financial information from each party and unclear information regarding who had primary physical custody of M.W.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to a duty to assist error in not obtaining private treatment records from the Veteran's psychiatrist. The issues are related to rating and TDIU for depressive neurosis.