Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left Haglund's deformity/retrocalcaneal exostosis and Achilles tendonitis due to a dishonorable discharge from service, making it ineligible for VA compensation benefits.

The Veteran's death precludes initial eligibility for PCAFC benefits, and the appeal is denied as a matter of law.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as there is no administrative review process for disputes related to contractual payment rates under Veterans Care Agreements (VCAs). The appellant's claim seeking additional payment for home health services provided in February 2020 was processed and paid according to VA guidelines.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and duty-to-assist errors, particularly regarding the appellant's service record and eligibility for VA education benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

The Board has decided that the appellant's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services is remanded due to missing relevant documents and lack of clarity in the AOJ decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for iron deficiency anemia, finding that it did not have its onset in service and was not caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability. The evidence did not support a direct link to service.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it does not have jurisdiction to review the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on December 10, 2019.

The Board denied an apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits to the Appellant, finding that she has lived with another person and held herself out openly as their spouse, which is not allowed under VA regulations.

Your appeal for service connection for iron deficiency anemia has been dismissed because you already had a pending appeal on the same issue.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran did not properly sign a VA Form 10182 with his authorized representative, which is required to continue his appeal regarding whether he timely filed a notice of disagreement with the February 2017 rating decision.

The Veteran's appeal for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance was dismissed because he did not file a timely VA Form 10182, which is required by law.

The Board has determined that the decision regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits is legally inadequate due to incomplete records and insufficient notification. The case is being remanded to ensure all relevant evidence is considered, provide proper legal notice, and obtain a medically sound opinion from the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT).

The Board has dismissed the appeal for payment or reimbursement of medical services provided by University of Cincinnati Physicians Company, LLC due to the governing statutes and regulations not allowing for review by the Board.

The Board denied the claim for survivors' pension benefits as the appellant did not submit requested evidence regarding her marital status at the time of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's appeal for PCAFC benefits was denied because he does not have any service-connected disabilities rated at 70% or more, the threshold requirement for eligibility.

The Board has remanded the claims for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's numbness of the feet is related to his in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for urinary frequency as secondary to her service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS). The Veteran was granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for aortic stenosis, valve replaced due to lack of evidence linking the condition to active service.

The Veteran's diagnosed other specified trauma and stressors related disorder was caused by his in-service assault, leading to service connection being granted.

The Board has granted service connection for urinary dysfunction disability, finding that it is proximately due to or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.