Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's spouse was previously removed from his VA disability compensation award due to not confirming dependency status. After the Veteran confirmed his spouse as a dependent, she was added back on the award.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for payment of non-VA medical care provided by Aegis Sciences Corporation (ASC) on January 4, 2021 due to the lack of a prior authorization and the governing statutes and regulations do not allow for Board review in this matter.

The appeal seeking payment for non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran from October 1, 2019, through February 21, 2020, is dismissed as it falls under a Veterans Care Agreement (VCA) dispute process that does not allow Board review.

The Veteran's decreased resting anal sphincter tone and episodic incontinence of the bowel are caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the VA Regional Office's decision was inadequate and remands the case for further evaluation of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his employment.

The appeal regarding the cause of the Veteran's death has been dismissed as the Appellant withdrew her appeal.

The Veteran's enrollment at Brown Mackie College was closed before she could complete her program, and the Board found that restoration of educational assistance benefits is not warranted due to logistical difficulties in obtaining a transcript.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the VA Medical Center approved payment for the medical services provided on January 6, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 100% disability rating for postural orthostatic tachycardia and bradycardia with pacemaker was denied as she did not file any formal increased rating claims during the relevant period.

The Veteran's other specified trauma and stressor related disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, which reflects the severity of his symptoms. The Board found that these symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they do not cause occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for left anterior thigh, squamous cell carcinoma was dismissed as untimely filed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of left and right arm arthritis, effective November 12, 2019.

The Veteran's stepchild, K., was added as a dependent to his VA disability compensation award effective July 1, 2020. The appeal is granted.

Your claims for payment of non-VA medical services provided on August 24, 2020, August 25, 2020, and August 28, 2020 have been resolved in full. All episodes of care were paid in full.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of substantive development regarding whether the Veteran's astigmatism was worsened by an in-service concussion.

The appeal for payment of non-VA medical care provided on June 2, 2020, has been resolved by administrative action. The claim was administratively approved and the appeal is dismissed.

The Board denied the claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on January 25, 2022 due to a lack of VA authorization.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of consideration of evidence submitted after the initial denial and during higher-level review. The Veteran is seeking service connection for chronic pain syndrome, which he claims is related to his service-connected low back and right knee disabilities.

The Board has decided the validity of an overpayment due to removal of dependent benefits for the Veteran's spouse. The case is being remanded to consider VA policy changes and ensure proper administrative error determination.

The Board denied the veteran's request for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on February 1, 2022 due to a lack of VA authorization.