Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, effective September 1, 2021.

The Board dismissed the appeal seeking additional payment under a Veterans Care Agreement (VCA) for services provided to the Veteran from March 2, 2020 to March 31, 2020.

The appeal is dismissed as the AOJ administratively approved the appellant's claim for payment of medical services provided to the Veteran on November 25, 2019.

The Board remands the claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU, directing the AOJ to obtain additional employment history information.

The appeal concerning the payment of non-VA medical services provided on July 2, 2020, has been resolved administratively and is now moot.

The Board granted the Veteran's claim for payment of beneficiary travel expenses for a medical appointment on August 21, 2020, to and from the North Las Vegas VAMC.

The Board remands the claim for an increased rating for actinic keratosis due to inadequate VA examinations and requests a new examination that considers additional evidence.

The Board dismissed the appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided by the appellant on September 9, 2020 as it does not have jurisdiction to review such claims.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for restless leg syndrome, left and right to ensure compliance with VA's new statutory duties under the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act of 2022 (PACT Act).

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date to recognize T.S.C. as his dependent child is denied because the criteria are not met, and the Board finds that a custodial relationship alone does not qualify as a 'child' for VA benefits purposes.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a 40 percent rating for service-connected narcolepsy has been dismissed because the benefit sought (the grant of a higher rating) was granted in full. The Veteran also requested remand, but this is not applicable as the case is being decided under the legacy system.

The Board denied the veteran's request for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on July 27, 2021 due to a lack of VA authorization.

The Board has granted a higher initial disability rating of 10 percent for the service-connected diverticulosis from October 31, 2016 to June 4, 2021. The Veteran's symptoms were moderate with frequent episodes of bowel disturbance and abdominal distress.

The Board granted restoration of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits, effective June 1, 2022.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as it pertains to a contractual payment rate for medical services provided by Mennonite General Hospital Inc., from January 1, 2020 to January 31, 2020. The dispute is governed by statutory and contractual authority that does not allow for Board review.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a colorectal condition, which he believes is related to exposure to Agent Orange during his military service. The VA has not found any evidence of a positive association between colorectal cancer and Agent Orange exposure. However, the Veteran's claim will be remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the relationship between his colorectal condition and service.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is dismissed as moot because he has already been receiving a 100% disability rating and Special Monthly Compensation.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection and initial ratings higher than 30 percent and 70 percent for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding a proposed reduction in the evaluation of the Veteran's service-connected adenocarcinoma of prostate with urethral stricture from 100% to 40%, as it was not final and contained no current allegations of error.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA dental treatment expenses was dismissed due to the Board's lack of jurisdiction over third-party administrator decisions.