Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's service does not qualify for NSC pension because it did not occur during a 'period of war' as defined by VA. The Veteran's spouse is also ineligible for SMP due to the Veteran still being alive.

The Board has decided that the Veteran is entitled to an extension of a temporary total rating for convalescence beyond the initial 6-month period already granted (from October 18, 2018 to April 30, 2019), but requires further development by the RO.

The Veteran's death prevented the claim from being processed, as there was no pending claim at the time of his death. The appellant is not eligible for substitution.

The Veteran's bilateral histoplasmosis is rated at 40 percent, the maximum schedular rating available for this condition.

The Board has denied the claim for DIC on the basis of entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, and thus there is no longer a case or controversy pending before the Board.

The Board has remanded the case due to discrepancies in income and unreimbursed medical expenses provided by the Veteran. Clarification is needed from the Veteran regarding these details.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his right pinky and right ring finger amputations was denied by the Board. The maximum schedular rating of 30 percent has been in effect since November 12, 2018.

The Board has previously denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance. As a result, there remains no case or controversy over which the Board may exercise jurisdiction.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further consideration, including a VA examination.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than July 22, 2005 for special monthly compensation (SMC) because the appeal is pending with the Court.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a Statement of the Case (SOC) for the claim of an increased apportionment amount. The appellant must file a substantive appeal in response to the SOC.

The Board has granted service connection for pulmonary fibrosis, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during his service in Vietnam is presumed and supports a link between his condition and his military service.

The Veteran's right foot numbness and right great toe tendonitis have been granted service connection as due to undiagnosed illnesses from Gulf War service. The Veteran is also awarded a 10% disability rating for his right great toe tendonitis.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating prior to April 21, 2014, and an increased rating in excess of 40 percent thereafter for prostatitis due to incomplete information from VA treatment records. The claims will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for her service-connected granulomatous ulceration of the left lateral surface of the internal nose and for a TDIU due to inappropriately addressing the February 2016 VA examination findings, as well as the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's essential tremors to the head, including whether it is related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has decided that the reduction of the disability rating for supination and pronation, impairment of the left arm from 20 to 10 percent was proper. The issue of entitlement to a higher rating for median and ulnar neuropathy of the left arm and hand is not currently in order due to lack of certification. The Board has also decided that restoration of the 20 percent rating for supination and pronation, impairment of the left arm from April 1, 2016 was denied. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded due to unclear employment status.

The Veteran's overpayment of $972.42 for the period from June 1, 2015 to November 1, 2015 is valid due to his failure to notify VA of his spouse's death in a timely manner.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's esophageal cancer is related to his active service, including any in-service exposure to Agent Orange. The appeal remains pending.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for diplopia with left superior oblique palsy was granted, and he is now receiving a 30% evaluation. The decision also denied his request for a TDIU due to the nature of his service-connected condition.