Other conditions decisions — 2024

The appeal was found to be timely and the Veteran's representative submitted a VA Form 9 on behalf of the Appellant, who had been properly substituted for the deceased Veteran. The Board determined that the appeal could proceed.

The Veteran's appeal for recognition of A.R.B. as a helpless child due to permanent incapacity for self-support prior to age 18 was denied because A.R.B. is not the biological daughter and became the stepchild after her 18th birthday.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of January 12, 2018, for the grant of service connection for mycosis fungoides. The earliest indication of diagnosis was on that date.

The Veteran's dependent child, S., was improperly removed from his VA disability compensation award effective June 1, 2011. The Board has granted reinstatement of S.'s dependent status.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for payment of non-VA medical expenses incurred on May 13, 2020, at RCHC due to a failure to meet the filing requirements and time limitations set by VA regulations.

The Veteran's disability rating for left hip limitation of extension was reduced to noncompensable, but the VA has now restored it to a 10 percent rating effective June 23, 2021.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the earlier effective dates for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance and TDIU. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's dysthymia was granted a 70 percent disability rating and TDIU effective February 19, 2020.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's right leg disability, which is secondary to his service-connected left knee degenerative joint disease and meniscal tear surgery, needs further examination and opinion. The remand requires a new VA examination to address the current right leg disabilities, including any bony protrusion from the amputated right leg stump.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder and release right popliteal artery entrapment have been remanded for further review due to the need for additional evidence or clarification of symptoms.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck condition, finding that his current condition is related to his active military service.

The Veteran's appeal regarding compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for penile implant surgery (sepsis) has been withdrawn by his attorney before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for TDIU and DEA benefits prior to December 21, 2017 as these issues are ancillary to the grant of TDIU effective December 21, 2017.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for sickle cell anemia due to a lack of a medical opinion regarding whether the condition is related to military service.

The Veteran's request to waive an overpayment of VA compensation benefits was denied because it was not filed within the 180-day period following notification of the debt.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for psoriatic arthritis is remanded due to the need for further examination and medical opinions addressing the impact of medication on his disability.

Your appeal for payment of non-VA medical care provided on February 1, 2020 has been resolved by an administrative action. The claim was approved and the appeal is dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a mental health condition as secondary to his service-connected disabilities due to lack of current diagnosis.

The appeal is dismissed as the administrative action approved the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on March 27, 2020.

The appeal is dismissed because the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided through the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP). The appellant was not given prior notice or a chance to present additional evidence regarding this jurisdictional issue.