Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Board dismissed the appeal because the services were already covered by a third-party administrator, TriWest.

The Board has determined that the notification of the decision was legally inadequate and there is a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The appeal is remanded for an adequate medical decision.

The Board has decided that notification of the decision was legally inadequate and there is a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The case is being remanded for proper notice and an adequate medical decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, effective May 23, 2023.

The Board has determined that the discontinuance of Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) services was improper due to mishandling of the case, lack of proper communication, and failure to consider mitigating circumstances. VR&E services are now restored.

The Board has remanded the case due to the inextricably intertwined nature of the service connection claims for speech problems and stroke. The AOJ should readjudicate both issues together.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's lay statements regarding his skin conditions and their onset during service. The case is now returned for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for invasive moderately differentiated squamous cell cancer of the tongue is remanded due to incomplete records and need for further development, including obtaining SSA records and military personnel records related to his claimed Camp Lejeune service.

The Board has granted payment for non-VA medical expenses at UCSFMC from March 31, 2003 to April [REDACTED], 2003 due to the Veteran's condition being an emergent cerebral bleed and no feasibly available VA facility.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral hand tremors, including whether they are related to service or his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for additional dependency benefits for his child, A., as the effective date of removal was determined to be correct. The Veteran had a separate AMA appeal regarding miscalculation of dependency benefits which is not addressed here.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with prior remand directives, requiring an in-person examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's prostate disorder.

The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure and denied service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

The Board denied service connection for a cardiovascular disorder and chronic fevers, finding no evidence of current diagnoses during the appeal period.

The Veteran's daughter, G.G., is seeking an apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits. The appeal has been remanded due to procedural issues and a need for additional financial information.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for accrued benefits as there was no evidence showing he bore the expenses for his mother's last sickness and burial, despite submitting some financial records.

The Board has found that additional treatment records are needed from ATI Physical Therapy to fully adjudicate the Veteran's claims. The appeals for extension of a temporary total rating, effective date prior to January 26, 2018, and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right lower extremity radiculopathy are being remanded.

The Board has ordered the VA OIG investigation file and SSA records to be obtained as they may impact the decision on discontinuation of TDIU benefits from January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2013.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, and a VA examination is needed.

The Board has found that the VA medical opinions are inadequate and requires further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from the July 2022 VA examiner to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's cardiac condition.