Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to conflicting information about his work status and the need for a VA addendum opinion on the impact of service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for survivor's pension benefits as her income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR).

The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance of another person is granted with an effective date of May 21, 2018. The Board found that the evidence supports this determination as it was shown to have arisen within one year prior to the date of claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the appellant was insane at the time of misconduct leading to his discharge. The VA will conduct further development and schedule a psychological examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for respiratory and sleep disorders due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran will need new VA examinations to determine if his conditions are related to service or other factors.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for the Veteran's cause of death due to lack of new and material evidence, as no evidence was submitted that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for a sleep disorder, finding that her current disability is related to active service and resolving any doubt in her favor.

The appeal is dismissed as DIC benefits have been awarded under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, which constitutes a complete grant of the benefit sought.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic female disorder, finding that there is no current diagnosis of such condition and thus not meeting the threshold requirement for substantiating a claim.

The Board has granted benefits for nonservice-connected right upper extremity impairment based on special consideration given to paired extremities under 38 C.F.R. § 3.383 (a). The claim of entitlement to a higher evaluation of SMC is denied, and the claim of entitlement to a disability rating greater than 100 percent for bilateral lower extremity loss of use is dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for uterine fibroids and residuals of hysterectomy, as well as SMC based on anatomical loss of a creative organ. The Veteran's conditions are deemed to be related to her military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for entitlement to individual unemployability (TDIU). The Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the claim can be adjudicated due to missing separation examination and service personnel records, as well as an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hernia.

The Board has determined that the issue of apportionment of benefits for the Veteran's son, R.H., is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues and requires further development.

The claim for service connection for the cause of death and DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 were both denied as the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and he did not meet the requirements for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits as his income exceeded the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR).

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits prior to April 23, 2020 is denied. The case is being remanded for further action regarding the period from April 23, 2020 onwards.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and failure to provide proper notice of a scheduled VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for carcinoid tumor of the small intestine is being remanded due to inadequate medical opinion and incomplete development. The examiner must address the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents, possible asbestos exposure, and his wife's statement about stomach symptoms.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for soft palate oral cancer and a dental disability, both related to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran will need to undergo VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.