Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's right leg length discrepancy is rated at a noncompensable level, but the Board has found that it warrants a 10 percent rating. The claims for increased ratings of his service-connected right hip strain are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of Beneficiary Travel expenses related to medical care provided at South Georgia Veterans Health on November 29, 2023 was granted due to the Board finding that his income did not exceed the maximum annual rate of pension in the prior year.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal, and the Board found that the request was valid. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shin blood clots due to a lack of an adequate medical opinion addressing the causal nexus between his active service and his current conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for the loss of tooth #12 and a portion of the maxilla bone, finding that these conditions began during active military service. The Veteran's dental condition was caused by trauma from surgery performed in service.

The Board has granted service connection for uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts, finding that the evidence is at least in approximate balance as to whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the amount of retroactive pay for disability compensation, and the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran's surviving spouse is entitled to an enhanced rate of VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits due to the Veteran being in receipt of a service-connected disability rated totally disabling for over 24 years at the time of his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's pituitary macroadenoma and service, including exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for apportionment of VA disability compensation benefits to A.N. on behalf of their minor child A.M.N. due to a withdrawal request from the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an addendum opinion addressing the Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and BPOT, which are considered toxic exposure risk activities (TERA).

The appeal concerning the payment or reimbursement for non-VA medical services provided by the appellant on July 9, 2018 has been dismissed as VHA overturned its initial denial and found the claim was timely filed. The appellant's issue is moot since there is no longer a case or controversy.

The Board has determined that the initial eligibility determination for PCAFC benefits was correct, but there is a need to provide proper notice based on the corrected statutory criteria.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of right hand injury, including carpal boss and neuritis. The decision is based on a finding that the evidence is approximately evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's current disability resulted from his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the award of special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance is dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher rate of payment of nonservice-connected pension benefits from August 16, 1996 to June 6, 2012 is denied as he was already receiving the maximum annual pension rate available for his dependents.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher rate of payment of nonservice-connected pension with special monthly pension from December 1, 2020 is denied as he was already being paid at the maximum annual pension rate based on his countable income.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, requiring an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral shin splints disability.

The appeal is dismissed because the appellant's claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on May 12, 2020 is governed by statutory and contractual authority that does not allow for review by the Board.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied as the severity, frequency, and duration of his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a disability rating greater than 70 percent.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding cubital tunnel syndrome of the left arm.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further medical evaluation regarding the Appellant's mental state at the time of his misconduct, which led to his other than honorable discharge.