Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's appeal, finding that his March 2019 VA Form 9 was timely filed and assuming jurisdiction over the underlying claims. The issues of service connection for PTSD and chronic worsening of PTSD are decided in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA benefits was not timely filed and was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot disability, finding that his current condition is not related to service and no medical evidence supports a link between his current hallux valgus/bunion and any injury or disease in service.

The appeal concerning the payment of non-VA dental services provided on August 8, 2019, has been resolved administratively and is now moot.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the characterization of his service-connected psychiatric disorder as including schizophrenia, undifferentiated type.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD and eligibility for DEA benefits, as there was no evidence that a formal or informal claim was filed within one year of the Veteran's intent to file in September 2019.

The Board has determined that the notification of the decision was legally inadequate and there is a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The case is being remanded for proper legal notice and an adequate medical decision.

The appeal for payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided on October 30, 2020, has been resolved administratively and is now moot.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred by City of San Angelo, Texas on November 9, 2020 due to an emergency condition that posed a serious threat to his life or health and where VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The appellant is recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse for VA benefits.

The Veteran's 24 months of active-duty service qualify him for eligibility to enroll in VA health care.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the claim for payment of non-VA dental services provided on February 24, 2020, has been resolved by administrative action and paid in full.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and procedural errors in the adjudication of the Veteran's claim for beneficiary travel reimbursement. The AOJ must provide all pertinent documents and records, including the original denial letter if available.

The Veteran's thrombocytopenic purpura and myelodysplastic syndrome were found to be at least as likely related to service, leading to the grant of service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death. The issues of TDIU, right knee disability, left knee disability, and right shoulder disability are not addressed as the appeal is being dismissed.

The appeals for service connection and ratings were withdrawn by the Veteran's authorized representative.

The Veteran's appeal for additional educational and vocational counseling under Chapter 36 was dismissed as the appeal has become moot due to her successful closure of her claim with VA.

The appeal for PCAFC benefits is dismissed as the Veteran has died and eligibility was not established prior to his death.

The appeal seeking payment or reimbursement for the cost of medical services performed on December 14, 2020 by Aegis Sciences Corporation is dismissed as the benefit has been approved.

The Veteran's appeal for earlier effective dates for dependency benefits based on school attendance is remanded due to procedural issues with the VA Regional Office not properly notifying him of decisions.