Other conditions decisions — 2024

The appeal is denied as there was no VA authorization for the non-VA medical services provided on January 20, 2021.

The Veteran's spouse, E., was added to his VA disability compensation award on May 1, 2017, with an effective date of that day.

The appeal is denied as there is no legal basis for payment of medical expenses incurred on February 17, 2021.

The Board has restored service connection for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, finding that the original grant of service connection was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous due to a lack of evidence showing the Veteran was exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has determined that the VHA decision denying payment for ambulance transportation was not based on a complete review of all relevant evidence and applicable regulations. The appeal is being remanded to allow for further development and consideration.

The appeal is denied as there was no VA authorization for the non-VA medical services provided on August 3, 2021.

The appeal is denied because the non-VA medical services provided on July 26, 2021 were not authorized by VA and thus there is no legal basis for payment.

The Veteran's appeal is about the validity of his overpayment amount. The Board acknowledges that the AOJ's calculation appears accurate, but suggests a reduction in the overpayment amount based on rising medical expenses not reported by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error, and a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's left foot condition is related to service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a mental condition should be remanded due to a duty to assist error and insufficient evidence regarding causation.

The Veteran's claim for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) prior to February 13, 2019 is being remanded due to the AOJ not addressing his arguments regarding earlier effective dates and potential entitlement under certain regulations.

The appeal has been dismissed as the claim for payment of non-VA medical services was administratively approved by VA.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of mouth/teeth injury for compensation purposes due to the lack of a qualifying disability. The claim for eligibility for VA outpatient treatment for a dental condition is remanded as it was not adjudicated by the AOJ.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for his service-connected multiple incision sites from robotic partial nephrectomy (posterior) and multiple incision sites from robotic partial nephrectomy (anterior), finding that the evidence does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's active duty service periods are unclear and may not be qualifying for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance benefits. The case is being remanded to obtain the Veteran's personnel records and seek clarification from the Department of Defense regarding the nature of his service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his psychiatric disorder, specifically somatic symptom disorder (SSD), is granted with an effective date of March 12, 2021. The evidence shows that the severity of his symptoms warranted this rating since the initial claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment in Chapter 33 benefits due to fault on the part of the Veteran, and found that collection would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Board has determined that the CEAT's decision is legally inadequate and requires a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion regarding the Veteran's need for personal care services.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, finding that his pre-existing acne did not worsen during service and was clearly and unmistakably not aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of pancreatic cancer has been dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.