Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding a clothing allowance for 2019 as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to any decision being made.

The appeal concerning the payment of non-VA medical care provided on May 17, 2021, has been dismissed as the claim was administratively approved by VA.

The appeal by Western Surety Company is dismissed as they are not an authorized person to file an appeal on behalf of the Veteran due to the Veteran's incompetence and lack of a proper fiduciary.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the addition of his spouse as a dependent on his VA disability compensation was denied. The earliest allowed effective date is January 22, 2021.

The Board has granted service connection for a glomus jugulare tumor and secondary service connection for compromised larynx/swallowing use, loss of right tongue, and loss of right side vocal cords to the extent that these conditions are proximately due to the service-connected glomus jugulare tumor.,The Board has also granted service connection for a right ear hearing loss disability and tinnitus.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding an inadequate VA examination and medical opinion assessing the Veteran's claimed dizziness.

The appeal seeking payment or reimbursement for the cost of medical services provided from August 21, 2019 through August 31, 2019 has been dismissed as the claim was already approved in September 2021.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is eligible for a higher-level stipend (Level 2) under the PCAFC program due to his need for continuous supervision, protection, and instruction from caregivers as he faces significant cognitive impairments, memory loss, and suicidal ideations.

The Board dismissed the claim for overpayment due to VA's failure to withhold attorney fees, as the Appellant directly paid the fees and no overpayment was created.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for TDIU has been dismissed because the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as it is now moot because the Appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death has been properly opted into the modernized review system.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding payment or reimbursement for non-VA medical services provided from August 19, 2019, to August 23, 2019. The appellant was not notified of the time limit for appealing the amount of payment under 38 U.S.C. § 1725 and there is a need to obtain evidence such as Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and/or payment information.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for reimbursement or payment of non-VA medical services provided by the appellant on October 14, 2020, as the benefit sought has been granted.

Your appeal has been resolved in full by administrative action. The VA has approved your claim for payment of non-VA emergency medical services provided on February 28, 2020.

The Veteran's TDIU rating was granted with an effective date of September 22, 2015. The appeal for a prior effective date is dismissed as moot.

The Board has determined that the decision regarding personal care services is legally inadequate and requires a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion from the CEAT.

The Board has decided that additional evidence is needed to properly assess the Veteran's DIC claim, and thus the case is being sent back for further investigation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate notice of the basis for the denial and incomplete records, including an Explanation of Payment (EOP) and reports of the Veteran's income and financial status.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals related to the sequelae of a stroke alone have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, satisfying the requirement that a service-connected disability be rated as total. The Veteran has also had additional service-connected disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent or more during the relevant period. SMC at the housebound rate is granted effective December 17, 2020.