Other conditions decisions — 2024

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

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the left tonsil is being remanded for further examination and opinion as the current VA examiner did not consider all relevant evidence, including the impact of smoking on cancer development.

The appellant's claim for additional burial benefits was denied as the Veteran had already received maximum service-connected burial allowance from his daughter, and there were no additional burial benefits available.

The Board has remanded the case due to duty-to-assist errors and insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's cause of death, which is related to his exposure to burn pits during service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for payment of $100.00 for medical expenses associated with COVID-19 testing by Aegis Sciences Corporation, as the underlying case or controversy has been resolved.

The Veteran's appeal for payment of non-VA medical services provided from February 23, 2018 to March 13, 2018 is dismissed as the process and rates are governed by statutory and contractual authority that does not allow for review by the Board.

The Board denied the extension of DEA benefits beyond July 16, 2020, finding no legal basis for such an extension.

The Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of the overpayment of compensation benefits in the amount of $39,193.60 is remanded due to circumstances beyond his control resulting in a delay in receipt of the notice.

The Board has determined that the apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits in the amount of $200.00 per month awarded to M.M. on behalf of herself and dependent minor child A.S.M. was proper, as the Veteran did not reasonably discharge his responsibility for support of the dependents.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as there is no right of appeal for the rejection of a compromise offer.

The Board has determined that there was a duty to assist error in the initial rating decision and remanded both service connection claims for additional development. The Veteran's other specified trauma-and stressor-related disorder is related to service, but further evidence is needed regarding alcohol abuse.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for reimbursement of unauthorized private medical expenses incurred on August 23, 2023.

The Veteran's limitations in performing activities of daily living are consistent with being unable to sustain himself in the community, and therefore Level 2 benefits under the PCAFC program have been granted.

The appeal is dismissed as the underlying case or controversy has been resolved due to a change in denial decision by VA.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claims for service connection for left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and keratoconus. The claims are being remanded for further review due to new evidence submitted after previous denials.

The Board is remanding the claim to determine if the appellant was underpaid for non-VA emergency medical services provided to the Veteran on June 28, 2020.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for aortic aneurysm, finding that it is related to his service-connected kidney disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's waiver of overpayment of VA pension benefits due to a failure to timely request a waiver and because the debt was properly created based on his reported marriage.

The appeal for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Mary Black Memorial Center on March 12, 2012 is dismissed as the Veteran is in receipt of the benefit sought.

The Board remands the appeal for additional medical opinions to determine the nature and severity of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, as well as to address the symptoms of any personality disorders.