Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right leg disabilities due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine if any current left or right leg disabilities are related to active service.

The Veteran's daughter, M., was previously added to his VA disability compensation as a school child. However, she elected to receive DEA benefits under Chapter 35, which bars subsequent payment of dependency benefits for her based on school attendance.

The Board has determined that the AOJ's decision on appeal was not supported by adequate evidence and remanded for further development, including VA examinations to determine if the Veteran's left biceps tendinitis and right-sided inguinal hernia are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected specified trauma related stress disorder with alcohol use disorder is granted a non-initial disability rating of 70 percent, but no higher.

The Board has determined that the character of discharge for service needs to be re-evaluated due to errors in previous determinations and insufficient personnel records. The case is being remanded for further review.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, and will need to obtain an addendum medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diverticulosis and colon tumor.

The Veteran's appeal to add her 18-year-old dependent Z. to her VA compensation benefits was dismissed as moot because the AOJ had already granted this claim in a March 2026 decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to restore previously used Chapter 33 educational assistance benefits, finding that converting remaining MGIB benefits to Chapter 33 would exceed his entitlement under Chapter 33.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to ambiguity in the earnings information provided. The Board requires additional development of the evidentiary record.

The appeal is dismissed because the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gout, finger joints, right hand, left elbow, right elbow, and left foot, great toe are not related to his military service.,Service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $9,244.34 was deemed timely received by the Board. However, her challenge to the validity of the debt remains unresolved and requires further development.

The VA reduced the disability rating for your right elbow condition from 30% to 0%, but this decision was found improper due to an inadequate examination. Your original 30% rating is restored.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim for reimbursement of transportation costs paid for her father's funeral, finding that she bore the expenses and providing a receipt to support this.

The Veteran's appeal for occasional slurred speech (lip condition) is denied as there is no current evidence of such a disability. The Board finds that the Veteran has persistent or recurrent symptoms of cellulitis and intrauterine shedding, but denies service connection due to lack of competent medical evidence.

The Veteran's Navy Reserve service after September 10, 2001 is not considered qualifying active duty for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits due to the exclusion of ADT and IADT periods from the definition of active duty. The claim for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill is therefore denied.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed and a new examination is required to properly assess the Veteran's service-connected left hip disability, as well as remand for an HLR informal conference.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for burn injuries is being remanded due to the AOJ's failure to consider a reasonably raised issue regarding radiation burns during active service.

Your appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board cannot issue a decision as it is not allowed until the time for the appellant to switch Board dockets ends.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of ambulance expenses incurred on January 28, 2020 due to an emergency medical condition involving suicidal ideation and auditory hallucinations. The VA facility was not feasibly available during this time.