Other conditions Board decisions

The appeal was dismissed as the claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran on January 17, 2020, has been resolved in favor of the appellant by administrative action.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal as the termination of his special monthly pension benefits at the aid and attendance rate (SMP-AA) was proper due to lack of evidence showing income and medical expenses.

The Veteran is reasonably discharging his responsibility for support of the children, M.J. and S.J., but the appellant does not meet the criteria to establish financial hardship for an apportionment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left leg pain, right leg pain, and lower back pain as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of chronic myloid leukemia has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal through his authorized representative.

The Veteran passed away in June 2011 and had a pending claim for service connection for prostate cancer. However, the liberalizing law allowing retroactive claims was not applicable at the time of his death.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for carcinoma of the left neck, including adenocarcinoma in the lymph nodes and squamous cell carcinoma. The new evidence submitted suggests that the cancer is likely due to Agent Orange exposure during service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the payment for non-VA medical services provided on October 28, 2019 is governed by statutory and contractual authority that does not allow for review by the Board.

The Board denied the appeals for payment of non-VA medical expenses incurred on February 19, March 2, March 5, and March 9, 2021, as there was no VA authorization for these services.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left tibial stress reaction and separate rating for left calf atrophy are denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that a general apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits is warranted for D. W., on behalf of her minor child, C. P., due to the Veteran not providing support for his daughter.

The Board has determined that the payment for medical services provided by Fall Prevention Stroke Rehab, LLC on October 23, 2019, is granted as it was pre-authorized and falls under the scope of VA's authorization.

The appeal for an increase in VA compensation benefits apportionment to the appellant's minor child was dismissed as the appellant chose not to proceed under the modernized review system.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental injury to his face and teeth, finding no new and relevant evidence since the last denial.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of clear and unmistakable evidence that the Veteran's right eye conditions pre-existed military service, and for further medical opinions regarding whether any currently diagnosed right eye condition is at least as likely as not caused by or incurred during his military service.

The Board has determined that there are errors in the decision regarding the validity and calculation of the overpayment debt for Chapter 33 educational assistance benefits. The Veteran's claim is being remanded to correct these issues.

The Veteran's lower back strain is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has found that a higher rating may be warranted. The case is being remanded for additional development to address this issue.

The Board has determined that the payment for medical services provided by Fall Prevention Stroke Rehab, LLC on December 11, 2019, is granted as per VA regulations and policies.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for a June 23, 2014, effective date for the 40 percent rating assigned his joint pain and a 60 percent rating for fatigue. However, because these cases have ceased to exist due to the September 6, 2024 decision granting the exact benefits sought, the claims are dismissed.

The appeal seeking payment or reimbursement for the cost of medical services performed on November 2, 2020 by Aegis Sciences Corporation is dismissed as the benefit has been approved and paid in full.