Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board has determined that the appeal is remanded due to errors in associating certain documents and decisions with the claims file, which could affect the Appellant's eligibility for retroactive concurrent DEA benefits based on her mother's permanent and total disability.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumber spine disability, finding that it was incurred in service and is not due to pre-existing conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for a stair glide to access his basement and start woodworking was denied due to unavailability of evidence. The decision is remanded to provide proper notice and consider the claim.

The Veteran's appeal for purchasing prescription glasses was dismissed because no claim had been filed and there was no decision by the AOJ.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding the attorney's eligibility for a fee due to withdrawal by the appellant.

The Board has determined that the October 2021 decision denying eligibility for VA's PCAFC program is legally inadequate and requires further development to determine if the Veteran meets the basic medical eligibility criteria under the program.

The Board denied higher disability ratings for service-connected right thumb, index finger, middle finger, little finger, and ring finger arthritis. The maximum available rating was granted for each condition.

The Veteran's left hip disability is being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for an addendum VA opinion to address both causation and aggravation of his service-connected bilateral knee DJD and/or acquired psychiatric disabilities, specifically alcohol use disorder.

The Veteran's children were recognized for VA compensation purposes as of their respective dates of birth. The Board denied the request for an earlier effective date, finding that a written claim was not submitted until September 22, 2021.

The Board dismissed the appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services on specific dates due to Proximal LLC not being a proper claimant and not accredited to represent VA claimants.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hamstring disability is caused by her service-connected right knee disability, and thus grants service connection for this condition on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's left little finger disability is rated as noncompensable due to painful motion and limited range of motion, but no ankylosis or impairment affecting other joints. The claim for a compensable rating is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral eye disability. The Veteran is required to undergo a VA examination to determine if his current disabilities are related to his service.

The Board dismissed the appeal because Proximal LLC, who filed a Notice of Disagreement, is not considered a proper claimant and did not provide the non-VA medical services in question.

The appellant was awarded accrued benefits of $4,332.00 due to expenses incurred for his mother's last sickness and burial.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for rhabdomyolysis and migraine headaches are remanded due to inadequate medical examinations and missing private treatment records.

The Veteran's mental disability is currently rated at 50 percent since December 15, 2021. Prior to that date, it was rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and therefore, he did not meet the criteria for nonservice-connected burial benefits. The claim is denied.

The Board found that the overpayment of $1,838.14 was properly created due to an attorney fee agreement and denied the Veteran's appeal.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to a withdrawal by the appellant.