Other conditions Board decisions

The reduction of the rating for myofascial back pain syndrome from 40 percent to 20 percent, effective September 1, 2020, was proper. The appeal is denied as there is no claim for a higher rating.

The Board has granted a 20% apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits to the appellant, on behalf of her minor children. The decision is based on the fact that the Veteran did not reasonably discharge his responsibility for supporting the children and that an apportionment does not result in undue hardship.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on October 10, 2019 is dismissed as the claim has been resolved in favor of the Veteran and they are now receiving the benefit.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death from malignant lymphoma and uremia, which may be related to service in Camp Lejeune.

The Board dismissed the appeal as it does not have jurisdiction to review the claims for payment of non-VA medical services provided by appellant on June 5, 2020.

The Veteran died in January 2019 due to complications from VA medical treatment. The Board is remanding the case for a new examination and opinion regarding whether VA's care was negligent, leading to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for a 100% rating for essential thrombocytosis is granted with an effective date of September 15, 2023.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not meet the eligibility requirements for PCAFC benefits due to a lack of personal care services and supervision. The decision is being remanded for further review.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) was dismissed as he did not file a supplemental claim and the Court dismissed his appeal to the Board.

The Board denied an effective date prior to July 16, 2021, for the award of survivor pension benefits as the appellant's claim was not filed within one year of her spouse's death and due to a delay caused by the VSO.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for VR&E benefits, and the case is dismissed.

The appeal seeking payment or reimbursement for the cost of medical services performed on December 6, 2020 by Aegis Sciences Corporation is dismissed as the benefit has been approved and paid in full.

The Board granted service connection for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) based on the Veteran's exposure to tactical herbicides, such as Agent Orange, during active service.

The Veteran's travel to a non-emergency dental appointment at Landmark Dentistry on May 25, 2021 was pre-authorized by VA and the services provided were related to the pre-authorization. The Veteran is rated as 100% disabled throughout the period on appeal, meeting the threshold disability requirement for receipt of beneficiary travel benefits.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there is no evidence linking his death to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has found a pre-decisional duty to assist error and has remanded the case for an adequate VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's numbness of the jaw was caused by or worsened due to VA treatment, including negligence or unforeseen events.

The Board denied service connection for liver disability and testicular cancer with loss of testis, finding that the evidence did not support a relationship to service exposure. The Veteran's claims were based on his contention of radiation exposure during service.

The claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized non-VA medical expenses is being remanded due to the need to obtain relevant EOBs and provide a decision based on all available information.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sleep disturbances, including hypersomnia, may be related to his service-connected disabilities and remanded for further examination.

The Board denied the appeal for payment of non-VA medical services provided on January 26, 2021, as VA did not authorize these services.