Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new examination to evaluate the current severity of his psychiatric disorder and for further adjudication of both his rating claim and TDIU claim.

The Veteran's housing allowance from his employer is not excludable from his countable income for nonservice-connected pension purposes.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of overpayment of VA improved pension benefits, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Board found that the Appellant's substantive appeal was not timely filed, and thus denied her claim.

The appellant's income exceeds the maximum annual income for pension benefits, thus she is not eligible for nonservice-connected death pension benefits.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted the waiver of an overpayment in the amount of $13,688.00 for nonservice-connected pension benefits due to financial hardship.

The Veteran's death was due to a service-connected disability, but the appellant's claim for retroactive Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits was received more than one year after the initial rating decision establishing basic eligibility. The Board denied the appeal as there is no legal merit.

The case is being remanded for additional development to determine the basis of the denial and to obtain necessary financial information.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right heel graft was denied. The claims for initial rating and compensable rating for the right foot scar were granted.

The Veteran's nonservice-connected pension benefits were terminated effective February 1, 2007 due to excessive countable income. The AOJ is instructed to gather additional information from the Veteran regarding his income and medical expenses.

The Veteran's pancreatitis was rated at 30 percent prior to October 2, 2007 and at 60 percent from November 1, 2007. The Board found that the criteria for a 60 percent rating were met.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by service-connected conditions, and specifically ruled out lung cancer as a cause of death. The cancer originated in his pyriform sinus and spread to other areas.

The Veteran's active duty service at the United States Military Academy does not qualify for educational assistance under Chapter 33, Title 38, United States Code due to a lack of qualifying 'active duty' after September 10, 2001. The Board finds that the Veteran is not eligible for this benefit.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical services provided by Putnam Community Hospital on July 25, 2012 were covered in part by Medicare. Therefore, the claim for reimbursement or payment is denied.

The Veteran's PCT was not incurred in active duty, nor is it presumed to have been the result of his exposure to dioxin-based chemical herbicides during active duty.

The Board has granted an increased disability rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's service-connected left ring finger injury, which is the maximum schedular disability rating possible.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the claimant during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a right hip disorder due to inadequate development and consideration. The case is now pending with the RO.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and a videoconference hearing.