Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's hyperhidrosis is currently rated as noncompensable. The Board denied an initial compensable evaluation for hyperhidrosis because the evidence does not show that she is unable to handle paper or tools after treatment.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for payment of non-VA medical services provided by the appellant on August 7, 2020, as it is governed by statutory and contractual authority that does not allow for review by the Board.

The appeal for payment of non-VA medical expenses provided on February 3, 2020 was dismissed as the claim was administratively approved and no further action is needed.

The appeal was dismissed because the VA administratively approved payment for the home health services provided to the Veteran.

The Veteran's request for a compensable rating for right eye corneal erosion, recurrent is being remanded due to an inadequate examination and the need for clarification of all his eye disabilities.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on December 21, 2020, is dismissed as the episode of care was processed and paid according to VA policy.

The appeal for additional payment for non-VA medical services provided on November 25, 2019 is dismissed because the proper claimant did not file a valid Notice of Disagreement (NOD).

The Veteran's attempt to appeal the denial of his clothing allowance claim for 2016 was improperly docketed under the AMA system due to a procedural defect, and thus the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's right caliectasis disability is granted a 60% rating effective August 19, 2010. The Board also granted service connection for hyperactive bladder and incontinence (bladder disability) with an evaluation of 30 percent effective August 5, 2020.

The Board has granted a waiver of recovery for the remaining overpayment of $2,928.00 due to fault on VA's part and no undue hardship to the Veteran.

The Veteran's cause of death, listed as Covid pneumonia and acute cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is denied because there is no evidence that the conditions were incurred in or attributable to service. The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not contribute substantially or materially to his death.

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

The appeal is dismissed because the VA has already administratively approved payment for non-VA medical services provided on February 18, 2020.

The Veteran's cause of death, cardiorespiratory failure and COVID-19 pneumonia, is not etiologically related to his service or any exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, and will consider all current eye disabilities including bilateral epiphora and photophobia as well as any other diagnosed conditions. The Veteran's service treatment records document various eye issues during his active duty, which must be considered in determining whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has found errors in obtaining the Veteran's private medical records and VA Forms 21-4142, and thus remanded for further action.

The Veteran's right eye disability, including a corneal abrasion from service and current conditions like refractive error, presbyopia, mild cataracts, and blepharitis, is being remanded for further evaluation. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to its interdependence with the service connection issue.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal as the withholding of VA compensation benefits to recoup military separation pay was proper, and it found that the law required such recoupment at the after-tax amount.

The Veteran's appeal is granted, and any recoupment of the overpayment must be returned to him. The Board found that recovery would violate principles of equity and good conscience due to undue financial hardship.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for gastritis due to a lack of a VA examination and consideration of all relevant evidence.