Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's overpayment of VA compensation benefits was denied because the debt was not due to her fraud, misrepresentation, or bad faith. The Board found she was at fault for receiving benefits during a period when she had an outstanding felony arrest warrant.

The Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA pension benefits was deemed timely, and the claim is granted. However, the issue of whether the waiver should be granted on its merits remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires additional education and training benefits to obtain suitable employment, finding that his current education is not sufficient given his service-connected disabilities. The decision grants VR&E services other than employment services.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal of the effective date for TDIU as it was an improper appeal of a final Board decision.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection of a gastrointestinal disorder as secondary to PTSD because the Veteran died before his hearing could be conducted.

The Board denied service connection for insomnia, finding that the Veteran does not have insomnia and there is no evidence linking it to his service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeal to discontinue special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate has been withdrawn by the Veteran. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's service-connected prolactinoma is rated as noncompensable due to the absence of residual conditions or complications. The Board finds that she has not met her burden of proof for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA were dismissed due to her death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Social Security Administration records need to be obtained and reviewed.

The Veteran's left knee disability, including a total left knee replacement, is now rated at 60 percent effective January 15, 2019. TDIU and DEA benefits are also granted from the same date.

The Board has determined that there was an error in the initial decision regarding eligibility for enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) and requires a new medical determination considering all available information.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for colorectal cancer and ulcerative colitis have been denied, as there is no evidence of a current disability or causal relationship to military service. The Veteran's hearing loss and allergic rhinitis also do not meet the criteria for compensable ratings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's essential tremors are related to service, specifically his time at Camp Lejeune. The decision grants service connection for this condition.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there is no longer a claim in controversy due to VA reinstating the Veteran's stepchild and eliminating the overpayment debt.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an additional apportionment of her incarcerated husband's VA benefits, finding that no additional amount is warranted given her income and expenses.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for varicose veins in both legs due to insufficient medical opinions and new evidence may be needed.

The Board has granted service connection for nocturia as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric and lower back disabilities.

The Board has granted an effective date of February 8, 2013 for the award of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death. The decision is based on a claim submitted by the appellant in February 2013, which was considered as reopening and granting her previously denied claims.

The Veteran's somatic symptom disorder has been granted a disability rating of 70 percent, but no higher. The severity, frequency, and duration of his mental health symptoms more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.