Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal for gastroenteritis, and as a result, the Board dismissed the case.

The Veteran's death was not related to military service, and the appellant is eligible for nonservice-connected burial benefits due to timely filing of the claim.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sinus and gastrointestinal disabilities due to new statutory duties under the PACT Act, which requires compliance with VA's new statutory duties regarding toxic exposure risk activities (TERA).

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating was dismissed because he did not use the correct VA form and procedure, and his appeal is untimely.

The Veteran's right index finger degenerative joint disease was rated at 10 percent from July 27, 2020. The Board denied a higher rating as the disability did not meet criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant, through her authorized representative, requested to withdraw the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on April 22, 2020 because the claim was already granted by VA.

The Veteran's overpayment of VA compensation benefits is denied as recovery would not be against equity and good conscience due to her incarcerated status.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for Alzheimer's disease was denied as the earliest possible effective date is August 28, 2020. The appellant also requested additional special monthly compensation (SMC) based on need for aid and attendance due to service-connected Alzheimer's disease, which was granted.

The Board dismissed the appeal as it does not have jurisdiction to review the claims for payment of non-VA medical services provided by the appellant.

The Board dismissed the appeal for eligibility to attorney fees as requested by the appellant.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for right leg shin splints, finding that it is at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not inhibit her ability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, resulting in a denial of the total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's scoliosis, which was present prior to service and not aggravated by service, does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for non-service-connected burial benefits as there was no evidence showing that the Veteran received VA pension or disability compensation at the time of his death, and he did not have any pending claims. The appellant also sought a plot or interment allowance but is not eligible due to lack of entitlement to burial benefits.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there was no longer a case or controversy for decision since VHA had already paid for the non-VA medical care provided by ASC on September 23, 2020.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the episode of care for non-VA medical services provided on January 21, 2020, was approved and processed according to VA policy.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a nasopharyngeal cyst is denied as there is no evidence of its onset during or within one year after service, and it is not linked to herbicide exposure. The claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and diabetic nephropathy and hypothyroidism are also denied. Service connection for TDIU is granted.