Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's death was not service connected, and the Appellant did not provide evidence of unpaid ambulance bills. Therefore, the appeal for additional nonservice-connected burial benefits is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's disabilities caused by high cholesterol, including transient ischemic attack (TIA) and atherosclerotic vascular disease, are secondary to his service-connected chronic kidney disease with hypertension and diabetes mellitus. The claim is therefore granted.

The Veteran's appeal for recoupment of separation pay from VA disability compensation is denied. The Board found that the Veteran received separation pay and was later granted VA benefits, warranting recoupment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracic strain and gastrointestinal disability (including diverticulitis) due to potential errors in the original decision. The AOJ is required to obtain a VA examination to determine if any current gastrointestinal disability is related to service, including exposure to toxic substances.

The Board has determined that the decision denying payment for non-VA medical services provided by Visiting Angels during July 20 through July 29, 2020 is not in accordance with proper procedures and requires further action.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request for a waiver of his overpayment debt, finding that recovery would be against equity and good conscience due to financial hardship.

The Veteran's 50 percent rating for unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder was reduced to 30 percent, effective April 1, 2022. The Board has restored the 50 percent rating as of April 1, 2022.

The Board dismissed the appeals for payment of non-VA dental services provided on May 7, 2020, May 27, 2020, and June 3, 2020 as they were resolved by administrative action.

The Veteran's appeal for an apportionment to cover the monthly benefits for his minor child was dismissed because the Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was not filed within 60 days from the notification letter.

The Veteran's surviving spouse, S.P., is recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse for purposes of dependency and indemnity compensation benefits.

The appeal has been dismissed as the VA Medical Center administratively approved the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran from April 15, 2019, through April 16, 2019.

The appeal seeking payment or reimbursement for the cost of medical services performed on November 16, 2020 by Aegis Sciences Corporation is dismissed as the benefit has been approved and paid in full.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on June 29, 2019. The evidence shows that the emergency treatment was necessary due to a prudent layperson standard and VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The appeal is denied as there was no VA authorization for the non-VA medical services provided on February 19, 2021.

The Veteran's child is entitled to receive $120 per month in apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits from December 2001 until her 18th birthday in July 2013.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it does not have authority to decide whether VA should pay for medical services provided by a non-VA provider under the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP).

The Veteran's right ring and little fingers are rated the highest schedular rating available (noncompensable), and there is no evidence of ankylosis or functional equivalent thereof. The appeal for initial compensable ratings for painful motion of the right ring and little fingers has been denied.,Service connection for a back disability has been remanded, meaning further review and consideration are needed.

The Board dismissed the appeals for payment or reimbursement of medical services performed on various dates in 2020 due to a jurisdictional defect.

The Board denied the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on February 2, 2021, as these services were not authorized by VA and did not meet the criteria for reimbursement.

The appellant is not eligible for accrued benefits as he does not qualify as a child, spouse, dependent parent, or surviving spouse of the Veteran and his spouse. The Board found that the appellant did not provide evidence of expenses related to the last illness and burial of his mother.