Other conditions Board decisions

The appeal for educational assistance benefits under the TEB program is dismissed as moot because the Veteran's dependents have been awarded full 15 months of benefits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to issues with her left leg vascular disability and allergies, specifically related to a dog allergy. The claims are being reviewed again as part of this process.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in processing and needs clarification on the amount of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits received by the Veteran during the appeal period.

The Board remands the claim for a new VA addendum opinion to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's left hip disorder, including whether it is related to service or secondary to any service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of a TDIU rating, finding no factually ascertainable increase in disability such that the Veteran became unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities within one year prior to January 18, 2018.

The appeal concerning the payment of non-VA medical services provided on June 9, 2020, was dismissed as the issue has been resolved administratively.

The appeal for service connection for major depression was withdrawn by the appellant before a decision was promulgated.

The appeal concerning entitlement to payment of the cost of non-VA medical services provided by Amedisys In Home Care on March 30, 2020, and March 31, 2020, was dismissed as the claim for payment was administratively approved while the appeal was pending.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for increased DIC benefits, stating that she is already receiving the maximum monthly DIC payment based on her circumstances and there is no basis for increasing it.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased evaluation of PTSD with alcohol use disorder.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Torrance Memorial Medical Center was granted as the claim was timely filed and all other criteria under 38 U.S.C. § 1725 were met.

The appeal concerning the contractual payment rate for home health services provided by Mennonite General Hospital Ama De Llaves from February 5, 2020, to February 28, 2020, was dismissed due to an exclusive administrative dispute resolution process.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, and will consider any evidence not previously considered.

The appeal concerning the payment of non-VA medical services provided on December 8, 2020, has been resolved administratively and is now moot.

The Board denied service connection for sleep disturbance and a compensable rating for the residuals of a fracture to the fifth metacarpal of the left hand, but remanded an issue related to numbness in the left hand.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for VR&E benefits, finding that he did not have an employment handicap and was not in need of rehabilitation.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding whether the contractual payment rate for home health services provided by MGHAL from February 5, 2020 to February 28, 2020 is proper due to a specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding whether the contractual payment rate for home health services provided by MGHAL from February 5, 2020 to February 28, 2020 is proper due to a specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review.

The Board has denied service connection for diplopia and remanded the issue of service connection for a nervous system disorder manifested by dry eye syndrome.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical evidence regarding whether there was loss of bone substance in the maxilla or mandible, which is necessary for deciding the service connection claim.