Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for malignant tumor in throat/stage 4 throat cancer as there was a full award of benefits granted by the AOJ.

The appeal is dismissed because the Veteran received care through a non-VA healthcare provider within the Veterans Community Care Program, and the payment process for these services does not allow for review by the Board.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for varicose veins is denied. The case is being remanded to obtain a VA examination and determine if the Veteran's condition began during his active service or is otherwise related to his military service.

The Veteran's symptoms of painful right hip flexion, extension and leg length discrepancy have been present since October 30, 2009. Effective dates for service connection are granted.

The Veteran's lung condition is related to his service, specifically his exposure to airborne bacteria during Project 112/SHAD. However, the current VA opinions are insufficient and a more detailed examination is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's colon cancer, finding that exposure to jet fuel during his military service is at least as likely as not related to his condition.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral leg disabilities due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically regarding an inadequate VA examination. The Veteran is required to undergo a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected bilateral leg disabilities.

Your claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death has been granted, and thus there is no remaining case or controversy to appeal.

The Veteran's left and right heel strains have been granted increased disability ratings of 10 percent each, effective from the date of this decision.

The VA has denied the appeal of withholding retroactive payment of DIC benefits due to receipt of DoD Survivor Benefits Plan (SBP) benefits. The appellant was awarded both SBP and DIC benefits for a period beginning June 1, 2004, but is not entitled to concurrent payments from both programs.

The Veteran's dental condition, which included a tooth knocked out during service in 1991, is not considered a disability for VA compensation purposes due to the lack of loss of substance of the body of the maxilla or mandible. Therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding the proper contractual payment rates for health services provided by Mennonite General Hospital Inc. Ama De Llaves Menonita to a Veteran from January 2, 2020, to January 30, 2020, and February 6, 2020, to February 28, 2020, as the dispute resolution process for VCA payments does not contemplate Board review.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as there is no administrative review process for disputes related to contractual payment rates under Veterans Care Agreements (VCAs).

The Board has dismissed the appeal for payment of non-VA medical services provided by the appellant from September 29, 2019 to October 7, 2019 as the billing process and rates are governed by statutory and contractual authority that does not allow for review by the Board.

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).

Your appeal has been dismissed because the VA approved payment for your medical services provided by a non-VA provider. The issue is resolved and no further action is needed.

Your appeal of service connection for breast condition and breast cancer has been dismissed due to a claims processing error.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of licensing/certification tests taken between June 10, 2006, and September 26, 2015, is denied as the regulations pertaining to Post 9/11 GI Bill reimbursement are not obvious or intuitive.

The Board dismissed the appeal as it is not within its jurisdiction to review the contractual rate for non-VA medical services provided by Barnes Jewish Hospital.

The Board has granted the restoration of a total disability rating for individual unemployability (TDIU) and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA), effective May 1, 2020. The decision is based on the improper discontinuation of these benefits due to insufficient information provided by the agency of original jurisdiction.