Other conditions decisions — 2024

Your claim for service connection for mantle cell lymphoma has been granted, and the issue is no longer on appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran's income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate, thus denying her pension benefits from October 1, 2019.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the appellant requested to withdraw his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's squamous cell cancer of the tongue is granted as service connected due to exposure to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance from June 10, 2024.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination for gastrointestinal disability, and the need to determine if it is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by service.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for restoration of N. as a dependent child for VA dependency benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for Charcot foot and right leg amputation should be remanded due to a duty to assist error, as well as potential PACT Act requirements.

The Veteran was not service connected for any disability or combination of disabilities rated at 70 percent or more, and therefore did not meet the eligibility criteria for VA's PCAFC program.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development.

The Board denied the claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on January 4, 2022 due to a lack of VA authorization.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a bilateral heel disability and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's niece, who applied for PCAFC benefits on behalf of her deceased uncle, is denied eligibility due to the death of the Veteran and inability to complete all required caregiver assessments and training.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the VA had already approved and paid for the non-VA medical care provided by Mercy Medical Center on February 17, 2019.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it does not have authority to review disputes arising under Veterans Care Agreements (VCAs), which is the exclusive administrative remedy for service providers or entities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing records and pre-decisional errors, requiring the AOJ to associate all relevant records before it at the time of the VHA decision.

The appeal of the denial of special monthly compensation based on a higher level of aid and attendance is dismissed due to the Veteran's request to withdraw his pending appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill was dismissed because his VA Form 10182 (Notice of Disagreement) was not timely filed, and no good cause was shown to extend the filing deadline.

This docket was dismissed due to a clerical error, as the Veteran's initial selection of docket did not reflect her actual appeal.

The Veteran's serious injury incurred during service now qualifies for PCAFC benefits, and the claim is being remanded to process it further.