Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's left elbow disability is related to service. Additional development, including an orthopedic examination and medical opinion, is needed.

The Board granted the Veteran's claim for a refund of contributions made to the VEAP program under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 32.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) for proper mailing of the SSOC to the surviving spouse at her current address.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether chronic cholecystitis is related to service and if it was caused or aggravated by a service-connected condition, specifically irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's authorized representative requesting withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant opted his legacy appeal into the modernized review system (AMA) by submitting a valid VA Form 20-0996, Decision Review Request: Higher-Level Review.

The Board remands the claim for a pulmonary disorder, claimed as pneumonia residuals, to obtain an updated mailing address and schedule a VA examination.

The Board denied additional dependency benefits for the Veteran's mother, B.L., as the Veteran did not provide proof of parental relationship.

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance for calendar year 2021 due to wear and tear caused by his right knee brace was granted.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right lower extremity shin splints, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service diagnosis of shin splints.

The appeal is dismissed because the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the prior authorization of the treatment provided by the appellant.

The appeal is dismissed as the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on December 22, 2020 has been resolved by administrative action.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran on November 11, 2019, was dismissed as it had been administratively approved.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on April 5, 2021 due to a lack of VA authorization.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board could make a decision, so the case is dismissed without prejudice.

The Board has granted a waiver of recovery for the overpayment of VA death pension benefits, finding that recovery would violate principles of equity and good conscience due to financial hardship.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on January 21, 2021, due to lack of VA authorization.

The Veteran's right hip disorder is being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if it is related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for blepharitis with meibomian gland syndrome and a separate evaluation for dry eye syndrome was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not warrant an increase in either condition.