Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board has determined that service connection for a bilateral eye disorder is denied due to the defect being developmental and not subject to superimposed disease or injury. The issues of character of discharge, PTSD, headache disorder, altered sensation to cranial nerve VII, tinnitus, facial scars, and deviated septum are remanded for further development.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding a contractual payment rate for medical services provided by Mennonite General Hospital to a Veteran from April 1, 2020, through April 14, 2020. The dispute is governed by statutory and contractual authority that does not allow for Board review.

The Veteran's leukemia is being remanded for further review due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between his exposure to harmful water at Shemya AFB and his diagnosed condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for entitlement to a higher payment rate for home health services provided by the appellant from January 2, 2020, to January 31, 2020, as this matter is governed by statutory and contractual authority that does not allow for review by the Board.

The Veteran's appeal for restoration of educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill was denied as he did not meet the legal requirements for such restoration.

The Board has denied service connection for a neck condition and ADHD. The right knee injury status post arthroscopy claim is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The appeal is dismissed as the claim for payment of non-VA emergency medical services provided on June 10, 2020 has been resolved by administrative action.

The Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits is being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error and failure to provide proper notice.

The Board has denied service connection for venous insufficiency of both the right and left legs, finding no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as it does not have authority to review disputes related to contractual payment rates for services provided under Veterans Care Agreements (VCAs). The appellant's claim is dismissed because the dispute falls outside of the administrative remedies established by law.

The appeal was dismissed because the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Compensation Intake Center authorized payment for medical expenses provided on April 29, 2020.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the apportionment of VA disability compensation benefits to his children has been withdrawn, and thus the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for his right ring and little finger disabilities, as well as a separate rating for reduced grip strength. The issue of service connection for blistered feet was dismissed due to its resolution in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for anemia due to insufficient evidence in the record, specifically regarding the onset and relationship of the condition to service.

The appeal for payment of non-VA dental services provided on November 12, 2019 has been dismissed as the claim was administratively approved by VA.

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

The Veteran's daughter seeks a government-furnished headstone or grave marker for her father, who died in 2020. The VA has provided a medallion to signify the Veteran's status as a veteran and is not providing a separate marker due to eligibility requirements.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the NOD was not filed by a proper claimant or representative of St. Francis Medical Center, who did not provide the medical services.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination and missing medical records.

The Veteran's appeal for earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.