Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding service connection for left deep vein thrombosis and left hip labrum tear status post arthroscopic repair due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's enrollment and disenrollment from his program, which is needed to determine the validity of the debt resulting from overpayment of educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The issue of entitlement to waiver of recovery of an overpayment of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits remains unresolved.

The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to June 26, 2018, for the award of TDIU and DEA was dismissed as moot because a rating decision in March 2024 granted these benefits with an effective date of April 26, 2007.

The Board denied an increased rating for stroke, but granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.

The appeal was dismissed as the issue of payment for home health aide services has been resolved by an administrative action.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and thus the Veteran's symptoms related to his service-connected PTSD need further clarification.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical examination and a need for further evaluation of the Veteran's claimed chronic pain syndrome.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of bilateral foot second digit hammer toes was denied. The Board found that the April 1981 decision became final and there was no continuous pursuit of the claim until May 2018, when the Veteran submitted a formal claim.,The October 2019 rating decision awarding service connection for bilateral hammer toes with an effective date of May 8, 2018, is considered final. The Veteran did not file any claims or appeals within one year of this decision.

The Veteran's claim for an initial increased rating for service-connected left eye pterygium was granted, and the earlier effective date for peripheral vestibular disorder was denied.

The appeal was dismissed as the AOJ administratively approved the Veteran's entitlement to payment for non-VA medical services provided on September 11, 2020.

The Veteran's appeal for reimbursement of beneficiary travel expenses is dismissed as the underlying issue was resolved during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses provided on March 25, 2024 is being remanded due to the lack of associated records. The decision was based on the availability of VA facilities and the nature of the emergency.

The Veteran's appeal for back pay was dismissed as her NOD did not identify a valid rating decision within one year of the decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance benefits as his period of service at the USAFAPS did not qualify him for eligibility.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred on December 17, 2020 by Anesthesia Consultants Medical Group PC. The decision is based on the appellant timely filing a claim within one year after February 22, 2023.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 14, 2021 for the addition of the Veteran's spouse and child as dependents to his VA disability compensation award.

The Veteran did not have any pending claims for accrued benefits at the time of his death, and therefore, the claim is denied.

The appeal concerning the cost of non-VA medical services provided by Angel Home Health Care LLC is dismissed as per statutory and contractual authority that does not allow for review by the Board.

The Board has determined that the claim of service connection for polycythemia vera should be remanded due to a duty to assist error and insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's exposure to ionizing radiation in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left hand arthritis is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for dementia, mood disorder, Alzheimer's disease, and diverticulitis are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their relationship to in-service herbicide exposure or stressors.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for left hand arthritis is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for dementia, mood disorder, Alzheimer's disease, and diverticulitis are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their relationship to in-service herbicide exposure or stressors.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for left hand arthritis is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.