Other conditions decisions — 2024

The appeal was dismissed as the AOJ administratively approved the appellant's claim for payment of non-VA medical care provided to the Veteran on September 20, 2019.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the AOJ had administratively reversed its initial denial of payment or reimbursement for non-VA medical care provided to the Veteran.

The Veteran is seeking a clothing allowance for calendar year 2019. The Board has not found the necessary records in the electronic file to make a decision, and therefore, the claim must be remanded so that the AOJ can reconstruct the record and upload all relevant documentation.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA. The Board has dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the inextricability of the TDIU and SMC(s) claims. The effective date for SMC(s) will be reconsidered after resolving the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claims for beneficiary travel payments were denied because they were not submitted within the required 30-day period after completing the travel to the specified medical appointments.

The Board has granted an effective date of December 13, 2021 for the award of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits. The decision is based on a new claim submitted by the Appellant after her Intent to File was received.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating and an earlier effective date for the 60 percent rating of unifocal ventricular ectopic beat and atrial premature contraction is dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a bilateral foot condition as there is no current diagnosis and no evidence of functional impairment.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and opinion regarding her cardiac disability, including exposure to toxic chemicals in service. The claim will be reconsidered with this additional information.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed as the issue was previously addressed and denied in an August 2024 Board decision.

The Veteran's respiratory disability, specifically granulomatous left lower lobe, was evaluated and found to not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1151 is remanded due to a duty to assist error, and the case is also remanded for readjudication of issues related to bladder or urinary disorders and metastases.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding specially adapted housing and home adaptation benefits due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of VA examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's right hand tendonitis. The claim will be returned for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for skin lipomas is being remanded due to the failure to consider a December 2020 VA examination report.

The Board dismissed the claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services on September 25, 2019, and October 2, 2019, as Proximal LLC, who filed the Notice of Disagreement, is not a proper claimant.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $560.36, finding that recovery would not violate principles of equity and good conscience.

The Veteran's sleep disturbances are related to his service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition as part of his service-connected acquired psychiatric disability.

The appeal for an allowance for automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.