Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for vision problems, finding that they are not causally or etiologically related to her service-connected solar urticaria or anxiety/depressive disorder.

The Veteran's appeal to the denial of her request for educational assistance benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill-Select Reserve (MGIB-SR) program was not timely filed, resulting in the decision becoming final. The Board found that the Veteran did not file a timely Notice of Disagreement (NOD), and thus, the June 25, 2013 decision is final.

The Veteran's emphysema met the criteria for a 100% rating beginning October 9, 2014. The Board granted an effective date of that date for the assignment of a 100% rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal as the overpayment of VA compensation benefits was properly created due to a retroactive reduction in the compensation rate to the 10 percent rate as of the 61st day after his incarceration, and not solely due to administrative error.

The Veteran's left wrist brace caused wear and tear on his clothing in 2012, leading to a grant of a clothing allowance. The claim for a recurring clothing allowance based on the use of a left wrist brace from 2013 is remanded.

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

The Board has remanded the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to insufficient medical opinions provided by the VA examiner.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development regarding stressors in boot camp and Thailand, as well as a lack of verification for temporary duty assignments. The Veteran's service records indicate he was disciplined for striking another service member during active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's respiratory disorder is not related to his service, including exposure to herbicide agents. Therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no service connection issues were decided.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in the VA examination and further development is needed to determine if the Veteran's current foot conditions are related to his service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and a need for further medical opinion regarding the Veteran's neck condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an examination during a flare-up, and instructed VA to schedule such an examination. The Veteran's right eye disability needs further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings of neurological disabilities of the upper extremities, cervical spine disability, and bowel disability. The Veteran's symptoms have been rated as mild or moderate.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion and failure to consider certain records. The Veteran's service connection claim for a disability of the uterus is now pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's treatment for his service-connected epididymitis, specifically whether it constitutes long-term drug therapy or recurrent infection requiring frequent hospitalization.

The Board has granted an effective date of September 30, 1992 for the award of service connection for a large intestine disorder. This decision is based on the Veteran's in-service surgeries and subsequent medical records.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, as appellants' claims do not survive their deaths.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations and requests for a new examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's right hip disability, including limitations in abduction/adduction, flexion/extension.