Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's left fourth and fifth finger disabilities are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to his service-connected left wrist disability.

The Board denied the claim for payment of non-VA medical expenses incurred on January 5, 2021 due to lack of VA authorization.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for colorectal cancer, including as due to asbestos exposure.

The appeal is dismissed as the AOJ administratively approved the Appellant's claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran from April 2, 2020, to April 21, 2020.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left forearm pain from a dog bite, finding that there was no credible evidence linking the current disability to his active service.

The Veteran's entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on his convalescence period ending in February 28, 2021 is granted. The overpayment debt arising from the retroactive termination of SMC effective May 1, 2019, is nullified and the funds should be remitted to the Veteran.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as it does not have jurisdiction to decide these matters, which are subject to a VA clinical appeals process.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is being remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors and the need for further examination.

The appeal is dismissed as the claim of entitlement to payment for non-VA medical services provided from September 18, 2019 to October 4, 2019 has been resolved in full by administrative action.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypercholesterolemia, finding that it is not a disability for VA purposes. The issue of TDIU is also remanded due to its inextricably intertwined nature with the PTSD issue.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on November 12, 2020, is dismissed as the claim has been resolved in favor of the appellant.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for anemia, including as due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, is remanded. The decision does not address entitlement to Special Monthly Compensation (SMC).

The Board has decided that the overpayment in the amount of $7,668 was properly created and denied challenges to its creation. The claim for a waiver of the recoupment is remanded due to the Appellant's failure to file her Financial Status Report (FSR).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for additional compensation benefits based on his mother's income, finding that her monthly expenses were sufficient to cover her reasonable maintenance.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in the pre-decisional duty to assist and requests for additional information from Social Security Administration (SSA). The Veteran's SSA medical records and income verification are needed.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided by appellant on March 5, 2020, and March 13, 2020, March 16, 2020, and June 17, 2020, as these claims have been resolved in favor of the appellant.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding contractual payment rates for home health services provided to a veteran under a Veterans Care Agreement (VCA) due to the dispute resolution process established by law not allowing for further administrative review.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of entitlement to payment or reimbursement for ambulance transport provided by the appellant on September 1, 2020. The AOJ must provide complete notice as required by 38 U.S.C. § 5104.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for colon removal due to ulcerative colitis is being remanded as the VA examinations did not adequately address whether the condition existed prior to service and was aggravated by military service.

The Board denied the Appellant's request for an extension of her delimiting date for educational benefits under Chapter 35, finding that she did not meet the criteria as there was no evidence of a physical or mental disability preventing her from using the benefits prior to October 24, 2010.