Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's appeal for an apportionment to cover the monthly benefits for his minor child was dismissed because the Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was not filed within 60 days from the notification letter.

The Veteran's surviving spouse, S.P., is recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse for purposes of dependency and indemnity compensation benefits.

The appeal has been dismissed as the VA Medical Center administratively approved the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran from April 15, 2019, through April 16, 2019.

The appeal seeking payment or reimbursement for the cost of medical services performed on November 16, 2020 by Aegis Sciences Corporation is dismissed as the benefit has been approved and paid in full.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on June 29, 2019. The evidence shows that the emergency treatment was necessary due to a prudent layperson standard and VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The appeal is denied as there was no VA authorization for the non-VA medical services provided on February 19, 2021.

The Veteran's child is entitled to receive $120 per month in apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits from December 2001 until her 18th birthday in July 2013.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it does not have authority to decide whether VA should pay for medical services provided by a non-VA provider under the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP).

The Veteran's right ring and little fingers are rated the highest schedular rating available (noncompensable), and there is no evidence of ankylosis or functional equivalent thereof. The appeal for initial compensable ratings for painful motion of the right ring and little fingers has been denied.,Service connection for a back disability has been remanded, meaning further review and consideration are needed.

The Board dismissed the appeals for payment or reimbursement of medical services performed on various dates in 2020 due to a jurisdictional defect.

The Board denied the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on February 2, 2021, as these services were not authorized by VA and did not meet the criteria for reimbursement.

The appellant is not eligible for accrued benefits as he does not qualify as a child, spouse, dependent parent, or surviving spouse of the Veteran and his spouse. The Board found that the appellant did not provide evidence of expenses related to the last illness and burial of his mother.

The Board has granted service connection for right foot drop as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right lower extremity radiculopathy, finding that the evidence is at least in balance regarding whether the Veteran's symptoms are increased due to his service-connected condition.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation benefits as untimely, due to the failure to file a timely appeal within one year of the July 2019 rating decision.

The Board has granted the appellant's request to be recognized as the deceased Veteran's surviving spouse for the purpose of establishing eligibility for VA death benefits. The separation between the Veteran and the appellant was due to the Veteran's misconduct, without fault on the part of the appellant.

The appeal is denied as there is no legal basis for payment of medical expenses incurred on January 4, 2022.

The appeal is denied as there is no legal basis for payment of medical expenses incurred on January 20, 2021.

The Veteran's child is entitled to $120 per month in apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits from December 2001 to July 2013.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to duty-to-assist errors and PACT Act considerations. A VA lung disorders examination is required.

The Veteran's appeal for reimbursement or payment of non-VA medical services provided on January 30, 2019, is dismissed as the episode of care was already approved and paid by VA.