Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected TBI is found to cause partial loss of smell and taste, as well as hearing impairment in the right ear. The claim for a compensable rating for TBI prior to September 2, 2017 is denied.

The Board has granted special monthly pension for a surviving spouse based on the need for aid and attendance due to the appellant's conditions, resolving doubt in her favor.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a new VA examination and medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's right eye disability is related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to unclear income and healthcare expenses, specifically regarding home care provided by the appellant's daughter. The appellant needs to provide updated information about her income, net worth, and expenses.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA survivor’s pension benefits as of February 1, 2017 due to excessive income. The appellant failed to provide requested evidence to establish entitlement.

The Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and the criteria for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 were not met.

The Board found that the termination of compensation benefits from January 21, 2014 to April 25, 2017 based on status as a fugitive felon was improper due to inadequate notice and failure to follow proper procedures. As a result, the Veteran's compensation benefits were restored for this period.

The Board has decided that the VA examiner's opinion is inadequate and requires a new examination to determine if the Veteran's genital herpes is related to his service.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with contested claims procedures and a need for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records from St. Luke's Hospital for the Veteran's spouse, D.W.L.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for his service-connected bilateral foot condition was granted, with the effective date set at April 2, 2015.

The Veteran's service-connected unspecified trauma related disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board has granted a higher rating of 70 percent throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for restoration of a dependency award based on school attendance from July 1, 2013 for dependent child A.B. is granted due to the Veteran's timely notification and VA's failure to notify her about extending the award.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a dispute over the creation of an educational assistance overpayment. The Veteran disputes that the current $1,280.50 debt was properly created and is requesting further review.

The Veteran is found competent to handle the disbursement of VA funds, as evidenced by multiple VA examiners and field examiners who have consistently determined that he can manage his financial affairs.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left and right lower extremity stress fracture residuals, as well as right hip arthritis, have been granted. The case is remanded to obtain an additional medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's current left hip arthritis.

The Board has denied service connection for a respiratory condition and has remanded the issue of service connection for varicose veins in the left testicle due to incomplete examination.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's brain cancer may be related to herbicide agent exposure, but needs further medical opinion to determine this conclusively.

The Veteran's ulcerative colitis with anemia is rated at 100 percent, and he also qualifies for SMC based on housebound status. As a result, his TDIU claim is moot.