Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board dismissed the appeal as the AOJ had already administratively approved the appellant's claim for payment of home health services provided to the Veteran from April 2, 2020, to April 29, 2020.

The Veteran's fecal incontinence and rectal bleeding are considered to be caused by the radiation treatment he received for his service-connected prostate cancer.

The Board dismissed the claim as it pertains to the propriety of the contractual payment rate for home health services provided by the appellant from January 3, 2020, to January 30, 2020. The dispute is resolved under a Veterans Care Agreement (VCA) and does not allow for Board review.

The appeal is dismissed as the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided in May 2020 has been resolved administratively by a full grant of benefits.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because they died during the pendency of the appeal, and no one can continue their claim after death.

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

The Veteran's left foot strain was granted an increased rating of 30 percent, effective June 20, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for neurogenic bladder disorder is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. Further development is required to obtain a new examination addressing the nature and etiology of his condition.

The Board has remanded the DIC benefits claim due to a failure by VA to obtain an official copy of the Veteran's death certificate, which was available from a preliminary death certificate. The legacy appeal for service connection is not yet finally adjudicated and may be relevant.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, and will consider any additional evidence submitted after the May 2023 decision. The Veteran's testicular cancer is being examined for its etiology, including potential herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a deviated septum as there is no current diagnosis of this condition.

The Veteran's claim for direct payment of fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a June 2021 rating decision was dismissed because the Appellant waived his right to attorney fees.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of October 24, 2020 for the grant of service connection for various Parkinson's disease manifestations. The Veteran had symptoms related to Parkinson's disease prior to his official diagnosis in June 2022.

The Board found that the termination of VA death pension (survivor's pension) effective December 1, 2019 was proper due to countable income exceeding the applicable maximum annual pension rate.

Your appeal to establish service connection for myasthenia gravis has been dismissed due to a procedural defect.

The Veteran's death occurred before November 1, 1990, and his grave is already marked with a privately furnished marker. Therefore, he is not eligible for a government-furnished headstone or grave marker.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on September 14, 2020 is dismissed as the episode of care was granted.

The Board denied the appellant's appeal, finding his discharge from September 5, 1984 to August 15, 1988 was dishonorable and thus a bar to VA benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for his service-connected fatigue, as there is insufficient evidence of its current severity and manifestations over the entire rating period.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for onychomycosis of the toenails, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between his current condition and active service.