Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory condition as there is no evidence of current disability that has reduced earning capacity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for payment of unauthorized non-VA ambulance transportation services provided on April 26, 2023 is remanded due to errors in development and consideration. The AOJ must obtain relevant records, including the claim, ambulance treatment records, and private treatment records from April 26, 2023. Additionally, the Veteran's income information should be requested for proper analysis under 38 U.S.C. § 1725.

The Board has granted service connection for a hematologic and lymphatic disability, including MDS with manifestations progressing to AML. The appeal for anxiety and depression is dismissed as moot due to the VA rating decision recognizing these conditions as manifestations of service-connected psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for HIV infection by VAMC was denied, and the Board found that there is no evidence to support a finding of fault on VA's part in causing his HIV infection. The issue of service connection for residuals of HIV infection has been remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of service connection for painful scar status post intestine resection associated with Crohn's disease status post small intestine resection with duodenal ulcer is granted. The appeal regarding the TDIU was dismissed as moot due to the grant of an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed because he lacks standing to appeal his daughter's decision. The Veteran was not eligible for MGIB benefits transfer due to lack of agreement to serve additional years and absence of authorization from the service department.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than August 14, 2019, for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is denied. The earliest date as of which it is factually ascertainable that the Veteran was unable to work due to his service-connected disabilities is September 13, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma was reopened and granted effective from September 4, 2012. The decision does not assign a specific rating or provide an effective date beyond the reopening of the claim.

The Veteran's appeal for a clothing allowance for his bilateral knee braces in 2020 was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's waiver request for overpayment of VA dependency benefits was timely filed. The case is now remanded to determine if a waiver should be granted.

The Veteran's non-VA Covid-19 testing provided on December 16, 2020 was reimbursed by VA due to the FFCRA and CARES Act which made such testing free for eligible Veterans during the public health emergency.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as there is no administrative review process for disputes over contractual payment rates under Veterans Care Agreements (VCAs).

The appeal concerning the cost of non-VA medical services provided by FHN Memorial Hospital on September 25, 2020 is dismissed as it was already addressed in a previous decision.

The appeal for reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on August 7, 2020 is dismissed as the episode of care was processed and paid according to VA policy.

The Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits was denied, and the Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate notice provided by the AOJ.

The Veteran's early-onset menopause is granted as service-connected due to exposure to a SCUD missile attack during her military service.

The Board found that the Veteran was not paid separation pay, but instead received payment for unused military leave at discharge. Therefore, the recoupment of $5,096.09 ($3,974.95 after-tax amount) from VA disability compensation benefits was improper and granted the appeal.

The Veteran's active duty service from August 12, 2002 to August 12, 2005 was for the purpose of repaying an education loan and therefore excluded from his credible service. The Veteran does not have additional qualifying active-duty service to qualify for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the claim for payment of non-VA medical services was resolved in favor of the appellant through an administrative action.