Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has received new and relevant evidence to readjudicate the claim for service connection of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The case is remanded for further review by the AOJ.

The Veteran's application for the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship was denied because she did not have qualifying service to be eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits under Chapter 33, which is a requirement for eligibility for VA educational assistance benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sternum pain was denied because there was no current disability to connect to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an examination and potential exposure verification, as well as the need for clarification on service connection theory.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for dependency benefits was denied as he did not submit the necessary documentation within one year of his marriage and failed to file a request for extension under VA policy letter 20-02.,The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for dependency benefits were also denied, as he did not provide the required information about his spouse and stepchildren within one year of their status changes.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an earlier effective date for Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35, finding that she did not respond within the required 60-day period to elect a start date. The effective date remains March 15, 2021.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 60 percent for recurrent UTI, finding that the Veteran's symptoms include urinary leakage requiring absorbent materials changed more than four times per day. The decision resolves all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Lyme disease was incurred during his military service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for payment of non-VA care provided by Shore Acupuncture, LLC (SAL) from October 7, 2019, to October 30, 2019, as the VA Office of Community Care denied the claims due to a lack of authorization number from the TPA TriWest.

The Veteran's appeal for additional VR&E benefits was dismissed as moot because he received the benefits in question after his case was pending. The Board found there is no longer a case or controversy with respect to the Veteran's entitlement to these benefits.

The Board denied service connection for polycythemia vera, finding that the condition did not manifest during or as a result of active service and there is no evidence linking it to in-service exposure to chemicals and fuel.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in notification and a need for an adequate medical determination regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits. The AOJ must provide complete notice of the decision as required by law, including identification of whether or not the claim meets the criteria under the program.

The Veteran's claim for additional VA educational assistance benefits in excess of six months and two days is granted, but only for an additional 12 months, in compliance with the statutory cap of 48 months of aggregate benefits.

Your claim for adding your spouse F.S. as a dependent has been granted, and the appeal is dismissed because the benefit was already awarded.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on May 16, 2020, by four different providers. The reasons are that the AOJ did not provide proper notice and due process as required by law, and there is insufficient evidence available for review.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right elbow lateral epicondylitis is related to his military service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosed ulcer condition and therefore service connection for an ulcer condition is denied.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding the claim of service connection for endometriosis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including failing to obtain a medical opinion regarding the appellant's mental condition at the time of his misconduct and not obtaining complete service records. The Board also noted that there was a recent change in law related to consideration of an appellant's mental or cognitive impairment at the time of the in-service misconduct.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for payment rate of non-VA medical services provided by Barnes Jewish Hospital (BJH) from May 22, 2019, to May 27, 2019, as the process for billing and rates is governed by contractual agreements that do not allow for review by the Board.