Other conditions decisions — 2024

The appeal was dismissed because the Veteran's parent, M., was already recognized as a dependent for VA benefits purposes during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for reimbursement of non-VA dental services is dismissed as there was no adverse decision made by VHA and the Veteran has not filed a claim with VHA.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has granted recognition of B. as the Veteran's dependent spouse for VA purposes, based on the submission of all necessary information and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits was denied because the injuries were incurred before May 7, 1975 and the application was submitted after October 1, 2020.

The Veteran's adult child is not eligible for accrued benefits due to the child being an adult and not meeting the criteria of a qualifying relative.

The Board dismissed the appeal as it does not have jurisdiction to review the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on December 3, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was denied because the evidence of record is insufficient to substantiate the claim, and the Veteran did not respond to the request for a VA Form 21-8940 in connection with the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of throat cancer was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant did not file a timely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) within 60 days from the date of notification of the August 2020 apportionment decision.

Your appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on July 27, 2020 has been dismissed as your claim was granted in full.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for payment or reimbursement of dental services provided by the appellant on October 17, 2019, and October 18, 2019. The claims were granted in June 2022.

The appeal has been dismissed as the benefit sought on entitlement to payment or reimbursement of medical services provided by the appellant from June 3, 2020, to June 5, 2020, has already been granted and paid.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral bunions condition, including whether it is related to service or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's adult child is not eligible for accrued benefits due to the child being an adult and not meeting the criteria of a qualifying relative.

Your appeal has been dismissed as a matter of law because the April 2024 VA Form 10182 is a duplicate of an October 2023 VA Form 10182, and it does not identify any issues of disagreement distinct from those already raised.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether VA treatment was negligent in prescribing Tramadol and iron without reconciling the Veteran's history of GERD, which may have caused or aggravated her gallbladder condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as there is no longer a case or controversy for decision due to VHA overturning its initial denial and approving the non-VA medical care provided by ASC on October 22, 2020.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete file and unresolved challenges regarding the creation of the overpayment. The Veteran's claims for a retroactive waiver of the recoupment of his overpayment debt are also being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for restless leg syndrome in both legs was denied as the evidence did not show any actual nerve impairment or physical findings, and her symptoms were considered to be mild sensory impairment.