Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service-connected leukemia rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, which was met by his widow who provided full-time care. The Board granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board denied service connection for a neck disorder as there is no current disability and the Veteran's lay statements were not credible.

The Veteran's preexisting bilateral flatfoot worsened during service and is now considered a service-connected disability. The Veteran also has service-connected degenerative arthritis of the spine, but his rating for this condition remains at 20 percent. His claims for paralysis of the median nerve are remanded.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits was denied as he did not meet the eligibility criteria due to his service being prior to September 11, 2001. The Board found that the evidence did not satisfy the eligibility requirements and thus denied the claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for electrical burns to his feet and right great toe, as well as a left great toe disability due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the episode of care was approved for payment by TriWest, and the appellant is in receipt of the benefit sought on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of service connection for a respiratory disability is denied as the May 2016 and April 2017 rating decisions are final, and new and material evidence was not received within one year of those decisions.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the matter is governed by a Veterans Care Agreement (VCA) and does not allow for appellate review.

The Board denied increased ratings for left and right shin splints, finding no evidence of moderate knee or ankle disability.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for TDIU was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery for the deceased adult unmarried child of the Veteran, as she did not meet the statutory criteria of 'child' for the purposes of eligibility.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred on July 31, 2020 because the claim was filed more than 90 days after the discharge from the private facility.

The appeal is dismissed because the VA has no authority to review the payment of non-VA medical services provided through the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP). The appellant's claim was eventually paid, making the appeal moot.

The Board denied service connection for urticaria as there was no evidence linking the condition to service or a service-connected disability.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the VA approved your claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on April 3, 2020. The issue is no longer pending.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the Veteran's additional dependency compensation for his current spouse, finding that the evidence did not show notification of the dependent spouse prior to April 18, 2020.

The Board found that the Veteran's receipt of SSA benefits led to an overpayment in his VA pension, and denied the appeal as the overpayment was properly created.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for constipation due to a lack of probative value in the VA opinion provided. The Veteran's condition is related to her post-service treatment and she contends that it is caused by internal trauma sustained during giving birth.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has decided that an effective date prior to January 1, 2021, for the award of dependency benefits for the Veteran's dependent minor child, M.M., should be remanded due to incomplete records.