Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board denied the appellant's claim for increased DIC benefits, stating that she is already receiving the maximum monthly DIC payment based on her circumstances and there is no basis for increasing it.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased evaluation of PTSD with alcohol use disorder.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Torrance Memorial Medical Center was granted as the claim was timely filed and all other criteria under 38 U.S.C. § 1725 were met.

The appeal concerning the contractual payment rate for home health services provided by Mennonite General Hospital Ama De Llaves from February 5, 2020, to February 28, 2020, was dismissed due to an exclusive administrative dispute resolution process.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, and will consider any evidence not previously considered.

The appeal concerning the payment of non-VA medical services provided on December 8, 2020, has been resolved administratively and is now moot.

The Board denied service connection for sleep disturbance and a compensable rating for the residuals of a fracture to the fifth metacarpal of the left hand, but remanded an issue related to numbness in the left hand.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for VR&E benefits, finding that he did not have an employment handicap and was not in need of rehabilitation.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding whether the contractual payment rate for home health services provided by MGHAL from February 5, 2020 to February 28, 2020 is proper due to a specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding whether the contractual payment rate for home health services provided by MGHAL from February 5, 2020 to February 28, 2020 is proper due to a specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review.

The Board has denied service connection for diplopia and remanded the issue of service connection for a nervous system disorder manifested by dry eye syndrome.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical evidence regarding whether there was loss of bone substance in the maxilla or mandible, which is necessary for deciding the service connection claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a disability rating and service connection due to incomplete development, including lack of VA examination findings. The Veteran is also entitled to an SSOC after additional evidence is obtained.

The Veteran's VA disability benefits are increased to $600 per month for the Appellant on behalf of their child, B.N.G.

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

The Veteran's TDIU claim is dismissed as moot because he has a combined disability rating of 100% and his service-connected disabilities did not begin to impact his employment until after the issue became moot.

The Board denied service connection for prolactinoma and hyperprolactinemia, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active service.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized emergency medical care provided to the Veteran at Henry Ford Health System on February 21, 2020 was denied because it was received outside of the 90-day period in which a timely claim could be filed.

The Veteran's claim for beneficiary travel reimbursement related to emergency ambulance transportation on July 5, 2020 has been fully granted and paid in full. The appeal is dismissed as the benefits have already been provided.

The Veteran is challenging the validity of an overpayment of VA pension benefits in the amount of $28,732.00. The Board has determined that clarification is needed regarding whether any of the Veteran's Social Security income for his dependent children was SSI during the period on appeal.