Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board denied the Veteran's request for reimbursement of expenses related to his thesis film, finding that the amount exceeded what is generally needed by similarly circumstantiated nonveterans in meeting thesis requirements.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for service connection for constipation (claimed as abdominal pain) due to a lack of adequate TERA examination and the need for a medical opinion related to the Veteran's in-service exposure to toxins while serving in Jordan.

The Board has determined that the claims for payment of non-VA care provided by AHC from October 19, 2019, to October 27, 2019, and on July 4, 2020, have been resolved in full by administrative action. The appeal is dismissed as these issues are moot.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right hip disabilities as secondary to herbicide exposure in the Gulf War.

The Board has determined that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error and the case is being remanded for an adequate medical decision regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, which is a direct determination based on the merits of the claim. The decision was made in favor of the appellant, E.G., who is the adult daughter of the Veteran and his spouse.

The Board dismissed the appeal as moot because the Appellant's waiver request was granted in full, and there remains no case or controversy.

The Veteran's eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits was awarded effective November 5, 2019 due to his service-connected multiple myeloma. The Board denied a prior request for an earlier effective date.

Your claim for payment of non-VA ambulance services provided on August 15, 2020 has been resolved and the expenses have already been paid by VA.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of July 15, 2019 for adding his spouse C. as a dependent due to lack of timely submission of required information.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for mantle cell lymphoma has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has decided that the Veteran is not eligible for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). The decision will be remanded to allow for a new medical opinion and review based on updated eligibility criteria.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a right hip disorder due to inadequate VA examinations and insufficient evidence regarding causation and aggravation. The Veteran asserts that his right hip disorder is related to service, specifically lifting heavy equipment and participating in ruck marches while wearing full military gear.

The Board denied the veteran's request for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on January 11, 2021 due to a lack of VA authorization.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's right corneal endothelial dystrophy with retinal hole, finding that his symptoms did not warrant such a rating based on visual acuity or incapacitating episodes.

The Veteran's benefits are apportioned to the appellant on behalf of their child, Q.G.B., in the amount of the dependency allowance paid.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed because the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for special monthly pension (SMP) based on the need for aid and attendance has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The appeal concerning the cost of non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran on August 8, 2020 has been dismissed as the claim was administratively approved and paid in full.

The Board has granted service connection for a right toe condition, including hallux rigidus, finding that the Veteran's current disability is related to her in-service injury during active duty.