Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding service connection claims for right hand condition, left hand condition, neuropathic symptoms in the left arm, and neuropathic symptoms in the right arm.

The Veteran's ambulance transportation services were initially denied, but the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) overturned this decision and approved payment. The appeal is dismissed as the benefit has been granted in full.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for a sleep disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding its onset during service or its relation to any aspect of his service, including his lay statements.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as it pertains to a contractual payment rate for dental services provided by the appellant under a Veterans Care Agreement (VCA). The dispute is governed by statutory and regulatory procedures that do not allow for further review by the Board.

The Veteran's spouse is requesting a waiver of overpayment of educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The Board has remanded the case to ensure proper consideration and due process.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically regarding the adequacy of the VA medical opinion provided in connection with the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right eye injury. The Veteran was treated for injuries to his right eye during service and now contends that he has experienced ongoing symptoms since then.

The Servicemember's character of discharge from military service constitutes a bar to VA benefits, and the appeal is denied. The Appellant's request for DIC benefits and survivor benefits are also denied.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for colitis and colon polyps are remanded due to a duty-to-assist error regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal of her claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's claim for educational assistance benefits under the MGIB-SR was denied due to insufficient qualifying service. The Board finds a duty to assist error and remands the case for further action, including obtaining complete military personnel records and verifying eligibility with DoD.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for VR&E benefits, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Board granted a waiver of recovery for an overpayment of VA compensation benefits, finding that the fault was entirely on the part of the VA and considering some financial hardship on the part of the Veteran.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's residuals of a Whipple procedure and partial removal of the pancreas prior to March 11, 2008 due to lack of evidence supporting a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $28,959.97 due to lack of equity and good conscience.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the VA has already resolved the issue by approving and paying for the non-VA medical services provided on June 25, 2020.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for payment or reimbursement of ambulance transport costs on March 24, 2021, and August 11, 2021 due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ must consider whether the Veteran or provider of emergency treatment had exhausted all claims and remedies against a third-party health-plan contract for the transportation cost.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral nerve injury, hand injury, and right thumb disability due to a lack of competent evidence showing these conditions during or after his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA pension benefits, finding that the Veteran was at fault for creating the debt and that recovery would not result in undue hardship.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating and TDIU are being remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left clavicle disability was not properly processed and is dismissed due to procedural issues.