Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the reduction in VA disability compensation for military drill pay and active duty pay, finding that it was proper. The issue of overpayment of compensation benefits is referred to the Committee on Waivers and Compromises (COWC).

The Board has decided that the change in the Veteran's means test eligibility category from copay exempt to copay required for income year 2017 was improper and has remanded the case for further action.

The Board found that the decedent's discharge from service was due to willful and persistent misconduct, not a minor offense. As such, his discharge is considered dishonorable, which bars him from receiving VA benefits.

The Board found that the appellant's service was honest, faithful, and meritorious despite his period of AWOL. The Board determined there were compelling circumstances warranting the prolonged absence, thus not finding a bar to VA benefits.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for his service-connected right hip disabilities have been denied. The VA has determined that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of the Veteran’s conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of left eye before a decision was made by the Board.

The appeal for TDIU benefits is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's Raynaud's Syndrome has worsened, and a new examination is needed to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck condition and left foot condition/bilateral hammertoes, with the effective date being determined upon remand.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lung condition, finding no current disability and noting that there is no evidence of any functional impairment resulting from respiratory problems.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his service-connected residuals of a right foot fracture, finding that the disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating at any point during the period on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's ovarian cancer, which was present during service, is service-connected.

The Veteran's death was caused by atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and the Board found that his service in or near the DMZ during the specified period provided sufficient evidence to grant service connection for cause of death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to concerns about the adequacy of the July 2016 VA medical opinion and the need for a new examination by an appropriate expert. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again with these considerations in mind.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it, and service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death was already granted in a previous decision.

The Board dismissed the claims of service connection for cause of death and entitlement to a survivor's pension as the appellant did not perfect her appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an abdominal disorder, prostate disorder, and hypertension due to issues with medical records and need for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding in-service exposure to asbestos and the cause of death. The VA will need to obtain service treatment records, personnel records, and conduct further development.

The Board has granted service connection for colon cancer due to herbicide exposure, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's colon cancer is related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange. The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the claimant.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability.,There were no pending claims for accrued benefits at the time of his death.