Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the claim for entitlement to a TDIU before the Board could make a decision.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the VHA had already authorized payment for the medical services provided by the appellant on January 8, 2021.

The appeal is dismissed because the Veteran received care through a Veterans Community Care Program and the billing process for these services is governed by statutory and contractual authority that does not allow for review by the Board.

The appeal of the September 2021 rating decision deferring a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is dismissed due to the Veteran's death and lack of valid appeal.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding the contractual payment rate for dental services provided by a non-VA provider on March 20, 2020. The dispute is resolved through specific administrative procedures under Veterans Care Agreements (VCAs), and the Board does not have authority to review such disputes.

The Veteran's non-VA medical treatment provided by appellant from May 13, 2020 to May 14, 2020 was rendered in a medical emergency. However, the claim for payment was not timely submitted to Veterans Health Administration (VHA). As a result, the appeal is denied.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided by the appellant on August 29, 2019 is dismissed due to untimely filing and lack of good cause.

The Board dismissed the claim for payment or reimbursement of medical services provided by Salem Eye Doctor from November 12, 2019 to February 6, 2019 due to a lack of jurisdiction as it pertained to VCCP or VCA prior authorization of treatment.

The appeal is dismissed as the claim for payment of non-VA emergency dental services provided on February 10, 2020, was administratively approved while this appeal was pending.

The Board denied the appellant's request for payment of non-VA medical services provided on August 23, 2021, as there was no VA authorization and the services were not rendered in a medical emergency.

The appeal seeking payment or reimbursement for the cost of medical services performed on November 24, 2020 by Aegis Sciences Corporation is dismissed because the claim was approved and paid in full.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits due to a dishonorable discharge, as determined by an earlier VA administrative decision.

The Veteran's right eye cataract results in impaired visual acuity to no worse than 20/40 corrected distance bilaterally, without other significant symptoms. The disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the VA Medical Center approved payment for the non-VA medical services provided on February 5, 2020.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as there is no longer a case or controversy for decision due to VHA overturning its initial denials and approving the non-VA medical care provided by Aegis Sciences Corporation on December 30, 2020, and December 10, 2020.

The appellant's right and left leg external cutaneous nerve disabilities are currently rated as noncompensable.,Tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum schedular evaluation available.

The Veteran's residuals from a metatarsal fracture of the left foot are rated at 30 percent, effective July 12, 2018.

The Veteran is granted an additional 12 months and 5 days of Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits, bringing his total entitlement to the statutory cap of 48 months.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for a left inguinal hernia and an aggravation of a ventral hernia by a service-connected right inguinal hernia. The Veteran's claims are pending further review.

The Board dismissed the appeal as it does not have jurisdiction to decide this matter, which concerns a VA decision regarding payment for non-VA medical services under the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP).