Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for BPDCN is remanded due to new evidence of possible radiation exposure and the need for a medical opinion on the etiology of his condition.

The Board denied an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not support a higher disability rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to December 13, 2021, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bladder disability as there is no current diagnosis of such condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's loss of use of both feet was a fraud and denied benefits for automobile and adaptive equipment allowance, as well as specially adapted housing benefits.

The Board has granted service connection for a right index finger disability, finding that the Veteran developed this condition in service and resolving all doubts in his favor.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as there is no review process for disputes related to contractual payment rates under Veterans Care Agreements (VCAs). The case will not be reviewed by the Board.

The Board denied the request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $5,000 due to fault on the part of the Appellant and unjust enrichment. The decision found that recovery would not violate principles of equity and good conscience.

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.