Other conditions decisions — 2024

Your dental care received on July 14, 2020 was previously authorized and you have been or will be paid for it. The appeal is dismissed as the issue is moot.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on February 10, 2020 was resolved by administrative action and payment has been issued.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding proposed reductions in disability ratings for right pelvic fracture, impairment of thigh and limitation of flexion. The appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for right pelvic fracture, limitation of extension from January 2, 2020 is denied as it already has the maximum schedular disability rating.

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

The Veteran's surviving spouse is granted reimbursement of $595.00 for transportation expenses incurred in transporting the Veteran's body to a National Cemetery.

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

The Board dismissed the appeal as the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on April 8, 2020 has been resolved by administrative action.

The Veteran's cause of death is granted due to pulmonary fibrosis, which the Board finds at least as likely as not related to his in-service Gulf War exposures. The DIC claim under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's son is seeking to be recognized as the substitute party for pending appeals at the time of his father's death. The Board finds that there were pending claims, but insufficient evidence has been provided to determine if the appellant satisfies the criteria for recognition as a substitute party or as an individual who bore the expenses of the Veteran's last sickness and burial.

The Veteran's right thumb and index finger cold injury residuals are granted service connection, and a 30 percent rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in adjudication and missing pertinent records. The Veteran's claim for ambulance transportation reimbursement will be reconsidered under the correct legal framework.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records, specifically the academic transcript for the Veteran's enrollment at Intellitec College during the Summer Session of 2019. The Veteran claims he attended classes throughout the term but was incorrectly reported as having withdrawn.

The claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp and neck remains denied because the new evidence submitted is not relevant to the issue.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability, and he did not receive VA medical care prior to his death. Therefore, the Veteran is not eligible for burial transportation benefits.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the appellant withdrew it through his authorized representative.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal, and the Board has dismissed it.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the administrative approval for the emergency medical services and payment of costs has been granted in full.

The Veteran's appeal to reduce VA disability compensation for FY 2015 drill pay days was withdrawn by the appellant.

The Veteran's CVA/stroke with Barrett's esophagus and chronic constipation is rated at 10 percent, which the Veteran contends is not sufficient.,The Veteran's CVA with left upper extremity hemiparesis is rated at 30 percent, which the Veteran contends is not sufficient.,The Veteran's CVA with left lower extremity hemiparesis is rated at 20 percent, which the Veteran contends is not sufficient.