Other conditions Board decisions

The appeal is denied because the non-VA medical services provided were not authorized by VA and thus there is no legal basis for payment.

The Veteran's right and left foot hammertoe residuals, with degenerative arthritis and ankylosis, are granted a 10% disability rating each. The scars of the feet are also granted a 10% disability rating.

The Board has granted an increased disability rating of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected costochondritis, effective from August 2, 2021. The decision is based on the Veteran's symptoms and their impact on his ability to perform occupational tasks.

The Veteran's appeal for the propriety of nonservice-connected pension benefits adjustment has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's aortic condition, which resulted in heart failure symptoms at a METs level of 1 to 3, is granted a rating of 100 percent.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance of another person and being housebound was dismissed as there is no valid appeal due to concurrent election.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it does not have jurisdiction to decide whether VA should pay for medical services provided by a non-VA provider.

The Board has determined that the eligibility determination for PCAFC benefits is legally inadequate and requires further review by the AOJ.

The appeal is denied as there is no legal basis for payment of medical expenses incurred on January 19, 2021.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for service connection for a left hip disability, and the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for payment of medical services provided by a non-VA provider on July 24, 2020 as it falls under a specific administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for appellate review.

The appeal was dismissed because the VA Form 10182, Notice of Disagreement (NOD), submitted in May 2024 by L.M.B. as an alternate signer is not valid due to lack of legal authority.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of cold injury to the right lower extremity with loss of second toenail and hammertoe with osteoarthritis of the second to fifth toes is denied as his current 30 percent rating is the maximum allowed under VA rating schedule.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the claim of entitlement to payment for non-VA medical services provided on January 22, 2019 was resolved in full by administrative action.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the AOJ administratively approved and paid for all home health services provided in February, April, May, and June 2018.

The appeal for apportionment was dismissed because the appellant requested to withdraw the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete documentation and a need for further efforts to obtain relevant evidence, including claims submitted by Tower Health Urgent Care.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the VA AOJ administratively approved and paid for the dental services provided on March 16, 2020.

The Board has decided that the VA loan guaranty benefits application is not associated with the claims file and requires additional information. The decision is remanded to ensure all relevant records are obtained.

The appeal is denied as there was no VA authorization for the non-VA medical services provided on February 16, 2021.