Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the decision on the PCAFC benefits issue was not provided with adequate notice, and thus remands for further development.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to a withdrawal request from the appellant's representative.

The Veteran and his current spouse, J.M., have been married since August 17, 2007. The criteria for establishing entitlement to dependency compensation benefits for a dependent spouse have been met, and the claim is granted.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the VA approved payment for your medical services provided on February 27, 2019, and February 28, 2019. The amount paid is less than what was billed but you can request review if you disagree.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical care provided on July 21, 2019, at Providence Holy Family Hospital is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and reconsideration under relevant regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery due to insufficient active duty service, concluding that he did not meet the minimum requirements for veterans' benefits.

The appeal was dismissed as the September 2020 Notice of Disagreement was premature and did not properly place the matter in appellate status.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for sacroiliitis, finding that the evidence does not show forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine to 30 degrees or less, which is required for a higher rating.

The Veteran's left eye disability is remanded due to the inadequacy of the August 2021 VA examination, which did not consider his prior medical history and service treatment records.

The Board found that the reduction of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits effective June [REDACTED], 2022, based on his felony incarceration was proper and denied the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of adequate notice and proper payment for medical services provided by Alton Memorial Hospital. The AOJ is instructed to provide a clear decision and attach any relevant evidence.

The appeal for medical reimbursement was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the VA Form 10182.

The Board denied DIC benefits because the service member's character of discharge was under other than honorable conditions due to willful and persistent misconduct, making him ineligible for VA compensation.

The Veteran's claim for a lost and chipped tooth, claimed as dental trauma, was denied. The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 50 percent for chronic adjustment disorder with depressed mood was granted.

The Board denied service connection for b-lymphoblastic leukemia as new and relevant evidence was not submitted to warrant readjudication during the appeal period.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for varicose veins, left leg and right leg should be remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the underlying case or controversy has been resolved and the appellant was paid for COVID-19 testing services.

The appeal regarding the proposed reduction of the rating for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis was dismissed due to a procedural defect under the Appeals Modernization Act.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the addition of her child, A., as a dependent to her VA disability compensation award is dismissed because it is not a valid claim and raises no question to be decided.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ventricular hypertrophy and mild basal septal hypertrophy with mild trace mitral regurgitation has been granted, effective December 8, 2018. As the appeal is based on a full grant of benefits, it is dismissed.