Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tonsillar cancer was granted with an effective date of January 13, 2020.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right hip arthritis as secondary to his service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's eligibility for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is being remanded due to a previous decision by the Agency of Original Jurisdiction and VHA denying his claim. The Board has identified that further review, including a medical opinion from CEAT regarding personal care needs, is required.

The Board has determined that the grant of service connection for genital herpes simplex in May 2019 was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous, and therefore restored service connection is granted effective June 1, 2021.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not meet the eligibility requirements for PCAFC benefits and is remanding the case to provide proper notice and a new medical opinion.

The appeal is dismissed as the AOJ administratively approved the Veteran's claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on August 31, 2020.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for atrial fibrillation with SVT and transient ischemic attack (TIA) are remanded due to a duty to assist error. The Board will obtain a VA medical opinion to assess the relationship between the Veteran's conditions and her active service, including any service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep problems because new evidence did not relate to a current diagnosed disability or show an event, disease, or injury in service.

The Board has determined that the decision regarding eligibility for benefits under VA's PCAFC is legally inadequate and requires further review with a more detailed medical opinion.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services performed on December 7, 2020. As a result, the Board dismissed this issue.

The Board has dismissed the appeal because the issue is related to payment for medical care services provided under a Veterans Care Agreement, which does not allow for appellate review by the Board.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the VA approved your claim for payment of non-VA medical care provided on November 20, 2020.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the claim for payment of non-VA medical care provided by XRA on December 2, 2019 was resolved in favor of the appellant after VHA overturned its initial denial and approved the care.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the claim was administratively reviewed and approved for payment by TriWest, overturning the original denial.

The Board has determined that the decision on appeal regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits is legally inadequate and remands the case to ensure proper notice and a new medical opinion.

The appellant withdrew his appeal regarding the award of attorney fees to him and S. Shelton, arising from an April 2021 rating decision.

The Board 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 STAR on April 7, 2023.

The appeal is dismissed because the VCCP process does not allow for Board review of payment decisions.

The Veteran's right leg condition, specifically his osteomyelitis, is currently rated at 30 percent. The Board has determined that the VA examination conducted in October 2023 was inadequate and must be remanded for an adequate opinion to address the Veteran's claims he is entitled to a rating for osteomyelitis instead of limitation of extension of the right leg.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of $880.03 due to financial hardship, but found that the Veteran was at fault in creating the debt and received concurrent military drill pay and VA compensation benefits.