Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a left eye injury due to insufficient evidence and a duty to assist error. The case will be returned to VA to obtain medical records, conduct an eye examination, and provide a nexus opinion.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for a sleep disorder to include narcolepsy was dismissed due to withdrawal. The rating in excess of 70 percent for panic disorder with alcohol use disorder is denied.

The Veteran's bilateral dry eye syndrome is rated at a maximum of 20 percent since the effective date of service connection, September 9, 2021.

The appeal is dismissed because the Appellant died during the pendency of the appeal, and appellants' claims do not survive their deaths.

The Board has determined that the appeal regarding the overpayment debt was untimely submitted and is remanding the case for further action.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residuals of left hydrocelectomy is being remanded due to the need for an in-person examination.

The Board denied an increase in apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits on behalf of the appellant, finding that the $1,500.00 apportionment meets her needs and covers her monthly expenses.

The Veteran's recoupment of Special Separation Benefits was proper, and the appeal is denied.

The appeal was dismissed because the claim for payment of non-VA dental services provided on November 1, 2019, was administratively approved.

The Board has determined that the original claim for a clothing allowance for calendar year 2020 is incomplete due to missing documentation. The Veteran's application for a knee brace was not included in the claims file, and further investigation is needed to determine what the Veteran applied for and whether he is entitled to a clothing allowance for that year.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the VA approved payment for your non-VA emergency medical services provided on May 8, 2020.

The appeal is dismissed as the claim for payment of non-VA medical care provided on March 23, 2020 has been resolved by administrative action.

The Board denied the claim for payment of non-VA medical expenses incurred on August 31, 2021 due to a lack of VA authorization.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for reimbursement of beneficiary travel expenses incurred on December 10, 2022, as the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal prior to a decision.

The appeal was dismissed as the VA administratively approved payment for non-VA emergency medical services provided to the Veteran on December 14, 2019.

The Board has decided that service connection for a right-hand condition is denied, and the case is remanded for further action regarding service connection for cholecystectomy.

The Veteran's right ovarian cyst with ovarian failure does not require continuous treatment, and thus is not entitled to a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Vitamin D deficiency is denied because it does not meet the regulatory requirement for a disability. The Board also remanded her claim for service connection for fibroids due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Veteran's effective date for a 50 percent rating for other trauma or stressor-related disorder was granted as of April 29, 2021. The Board found that the symptoms warranting this increased rating began on that date.

The Veteran's cause of death is not related to service, and the appellant did not file a claim for accrued benefits within one year of his death.,Survivors pension was denied due to the appellant exceeding the applicable maximum annual pension rates (MAPRs).,Accrued benefits were denied as the appellant did not file an accrued benefit claim within one year of the Veteran's death.