Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for left testicular cancer and left testicle orchiectomy, finding that there was no evidence of voiding dysfunction or renal dysfunction during the period on appeal.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran did not timely file a Notice of Disagreement (NOD) regarding the apportionment of his VA disability compensation benefits to B.J.P. for the benefit of his minor child, L.P.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it does not have jurisdiction to review the claims for payment of non-VA dental services provided by the appellant on August 4, 2020.

The Veteran's appeal of the claim for payment or reimbursement for non-VA ambulance services provided on November 30, 2023 is dismissed as there was no adverse action taken and he is already in receipt of the benefit sought.

The claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA home health aide expenses provided to the Veteran by the appellant during March 2 through March 16, 2020 has been rendered moot as the benefits sought have already been made by VA.

The Veteran's appeal on handling and distributing funds has been dismissed due to the death of the Appellant.

The appeal for payment of non-VA medical services provided on November 10, 2020 was dismissed as the claim was administratively approved and no further action is needed.

Your appeal for payment of non-VA dental treatment provided on September 25, 2019, has been dismissed as the claim was resolved by administrative action.

The appeal for apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability benefits on behalf of their two minor children and herself was dismissed due to failure to follow proper procedures in appealing a claim to the Board.

The Veteran's appeal for reimbursement of non-VA emergency treatment costs has been withdrawn by the appellant or her authorized representative before a decision was made.

The Veteran's non-VA medical expenses incurred on September 6, 2019 were denied as there was no VA authorization for the services provided.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding the payment for dental services provided by a non-VA provider on September 3, 2020 and September 10, 2020 as it is subject to a specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent for schizo-affective disorder and for TDIU due to additional development being needed. The claims are related, so both must be remanded.

The Veteran's daughter was removed from his award after reaching the age of 18 and not enrolled at an approved educational institution, thus dependency benefits are denied.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on September 15, 2018 has been dismissed as the claim was approved and no case or controversy remains.

The appeal for payment of non-VA medical services provided on December 7, 2020 was dismissed as the AOJ administratively approved the claim and issued payment.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating and an earlier effective date has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran died from dementia, which was not service-connected. The surviving spouse's claim for death pension and SMP based on the need for regular aid and attendance is granted due to her income qualifying under VA criteria.

The appeal for apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits to the appellant, D.P., is dismissed due to an untimely Notice of Disagreement (NOD).

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the appellant withdrew it.