Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board has dismissed the appeal because the issue of whether the contractual payment rate for home health services provided by the appellant from February 1, 2020 to February 28, 2020 is proper falls under a specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review.

The Board denied payment of non-VA medical expenses incurred on July 25, 2021, as the services were not authorized by VA and did not meet the criteria for reimbursement.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of clarity in what evidence was considered by the AOJ, and instructions are given for further clarification from the appellant.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's stepfather may be recognized as her dependent parent for VA purposes if he had a relationship of a parent to her for at least one year before her entry into active service. However, only one person can be recognized as her father for VA purposes. The Veteran is asked to provide information about the roles played by her biological father and stepfather in her life.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected bilateral ingrown toenails, finding that the condition affects less than 5 percent of his entire body and none of his exposed areas, with no visible characteristic lesions or need for systemic therapy.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the threshold requirement for PCAFC benefits as they are rated at less than 70% combined.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the claim for payment of non-VA medical care provided by Aegis Sciences Corporation on September 22, 2020 has been resolved in favor of the appellant and paid.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the Veteran's claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on June 4, 2020 is already resolved in their favor with VHA having overturned the denial and paid the appellant.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the issue of whether the proper contractual rate was paid for home health services provided by MGHAL is subject to a specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review.

The Board has granted service connection for neurogenic bladder as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome with coccydynia and degenerative arthritis of the spine. The issue of service connection for female sexual arousal disorder is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as it does not have jurisdiction to review disputes arising under Veterans Care Agreements (VCAs) regarding contractual payment rates for services provided.

The appellant withdrew his appeal for a waiver of an overpayment debt in VA compensation and pension benefits, which was previously decided by the AOJ.

The Veteran's request to add his former spouse as a dependent for additional compensation was denied because the required information, including her social security number and proof of marriage, was not provided during the appeal period.

The Board has determined that the decision regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits is not legally sound and requires further review by the AOJ. The AOJ must provide proper notice of the decision as required by law, including identification of elements necessary to establish eligibility under VA regulations.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it does not have authority to review disputes over contractual payment rates for home health services provided under Veterans Care Agreements (VCAs). The dispute is resolved through a specific administrative process within VA.

The Veteran withdrew all his appeals regarding TDIU prior to the promulgation of a decision, including the one that was pending before the Board.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it does not have jurisdiction to review the claims for payment of non-VA medical services provided on November 1, 2019. The decision is binding only with respect to this specific matter and does not establish VA policies or interpretations of general applicability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right lower leg muscle strain, finding that there is no evidence showing a current disability related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has granted service connection for cholangiocarcinoma, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his Vietnam service is related to his condition.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral oophorectomy and left breast mastectomy (claimed as left breast cancer) caused by the Veteran's service-connected right breast cancer.