Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for removal of uterus and both ovaries, which was pending before the Board.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied due to his net worth exceeding the maximum limit, and he did not provide sufficient information regarding the trust assets.

The Board denied an apportionment of the Veteran's disability compensation for his son J.H.P. due to a lack of evidence demonstrating individual need.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it does not have jurisdiction to review eligibility for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses provided by a community care network.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized non-VA medical expenses incurred from July 29, 2022, to July 30, 2022, was denied because the claim was filed more than 90 days after the treatment was provided. The criteria for payment or reimbursement under 38 U.S.C. § 1725 were not met.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance or housebound criteria is denied because the Veteran does not have any service-connected disabilities.

The appeal is dismissed as the AOJ administratively approved the Appellant's claim for payment of medical services provided on December 23, 2019.

The Veteran's bowel disability, claimed as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is being remanded for a TERA examination due to potential exposure during active duty service. The Board will consider the totality of his service to determine if he participated in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA).

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding an increased rating and effective date for service-connected herniated disc L4-L5 and L5-S1 with intervertebral disc syndrome.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of both hands, effective June 19, 2010. The underlying service-connected bilateral hand disability resulted in a significant impairment after this date.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's male infertility, which may be related to service or his service-connected conditions.

The appeal for entitlement to service-connected and nonservice-connected burial benefits has been withdrawn by the appellant, leading to its dismissal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed back injury, including its relationship to service-connected conditions and whether it causes functional impairment.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses incurred at a non-VA hospital on February 20, 2021 is being remanded due to insufficient notice and the need for additional development.

The Veteran's right little finger disability has been rated as non-compensable throughout the appeal period. The Board denied an initial compensable rating due to the lack of evidence supporting a higher rating based on pain and functional loss.

The appeal was dismissed because the claim for payment of non-VA medical care provided on December 17, 2020, was administratively approved by VA.

The Veteran's colon cancer is evaluated at a 100 percent rating since the date of his claim due to active treatment.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits was denied due to a lack of evidence showing the need for personal care services. The Board has decided to remand the case to provide proper notice and correct any errors in the decision.

The Board has granted the Veteran's waiver request for an overpayment of VA pension benefits, finding that recovery would be against equity and good conscience due to fault on both the part of the Veteran and VA, financial hardship, defeat of the purpose of pension benefits, and unjust enrichment.

The Board has remanded the case due to VA's failure to adjudicate a claim for service connection for colon cancer and aneurysm in his abdominal aorta, which was raised by the Veteran's daughter.