Other conditions decisions — 2024

The appeal is dismissed as the non-VA medical services provided on November 23, 2020 have already been approved and paid for by VA.

The Veteran's appeals for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided by Aegis Sciences Corporation on October 7, 2020, and November 11, 2020, have been dismissed as the claims were processed administratively.,Both episodes of care were approved and payments were made according to VA policy.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hyperlipidemia as it is not considered a disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of an adequate examination, and thus any evidence submitted during the hearing or within 90 days following it will be considered by the AOJ in the adjudication of the claims.

The Board has granted the Veteran's appeal, finding that the severance of special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance criteria being met was not proper due to a failure to follow due process requirements. The effective date for the severance remains unchanged.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided by the appellant during their service is dismissed as the claim has been resolved and the appellant is in receipt of the benefit sought.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for weak foot requires additional examination and opinion to determine if a current diagnosis exists and whether it is related to his military service. The case is therefore remanded.

The Veteran requested withdrawal of the appeal for entitlement to a special home adaptation grant, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the AOJ did not actually adjudicate any issues in your May 2022 notice letters. The specific issue you raised was never addressed.

The Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits is being remanded due to inadequate notice in the initial decision, and the need for supervision, protection, or instruction must be evaluated under the correct statutory criteria.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further action, including adjudicating the Veteran's pending claim for special monthly pension and readjudicating the appellant's accrued benefits claim.

The appeal for apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits has been dismissed due to the death of the claimant (former spouse).

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits, finding that the Veteran was at fault for not reporting his divorce and remarriage to VA. The Board also found no undue hardship or defeat of the purpose of the benefit.

The Veteran's appeal for additional dependency compensation for his spouse, C., from January 12, 2011, to June 28, 2016, is granted. The effective date of this award is set as the first day of the calendar month following the month in which the TDIU benefits became effective.

The Veteran's cause of death is remanded for a VA examination to determine the etiology of his B-cell lymphoma, which may be related to herbicide agent exposure in service. The issue of burial benefits is also remanded due to its connection to the service connection claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an overpayment of compensation benefits in the amount of $7,212.74. The Veteran's current spouse was added to his award effective June 1, 2012, and there is a discrepancy in the calculation of the overpayment which needs to be reviewed.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU effective December 13, 2018, due to service-connected disabilities that render him unable to gain or maintain substantial or gainful employment.

The Veteran's service does not qualify for nonservice-connected pension benefits as he did not serve during a period of war. The claim is denied.