Other conditions Board decisions

The Board remands the matter to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error by obtaining missing VR&E documents from the Veteran's initial evaluation.

The appeal for service connection and compensation for the right hip, left hip, and chronic constipation has been withdrawn by the veteran.

The Veteran's spouse died during the appeal process for accrued benefits and readjudication of the cause of death claim. The appellant did not file a request for substitution within one year, leading to the dismissal of both appeals.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding reductions to ratings for right hip strain, limitation of flexion and extension, as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Board denied an earlier effective date prior to July 14, 2011 for service connection for reactive airway disease and a disability rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board denied the claim for accrued benefits as there were no pending claims or benefits owed to the Veteran at the time of his death.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as it does not have jurisdiction to review disputes arising under Veterans Care Agreements (VCAs) due to specific statutory and regulatory provisions.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, effective September 1, 2021.

The Board dismissed the appeal seeking additional payment under a Veterans Care Agreement (VCA) for services provided to the Veteran from March 2, 2020 to March 31, 2020.

The appeal is dismissed as the AOJ administratively approved the appellant's claim for payment of medical services provided to the Veteran on November 25, 2019.

The Board remands the claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU, directing the AOJ to obtain additional employment history information.

The appeal concerning the payment of non-VA medical services provided on July 2, 2020, has been resolved administratively and is now moot.

The Board granted the Veteran's claim for payment of beneficiary travel expenses for a medical appointment on August 21, 2020, to and from the North Las Vegas VAMC.

The Board remands the claim for an increased rating for actinic keratosis due to inadequate VA examinations and requests a new examination that considers additional evidence.

The Board dismissed the appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided by the appellant on September 9, 2020 as it does not have jurisdiction to review such claims.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for restless leg syndrome, left and right to ensure compliance with VA's new statutory duties under the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act of 2022 (PACT Act).

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date to recognize T.S.C. as his dependent child is denied because the criteria are not met, and the Board finds that a custodial relationship alone does not qualify as a 'child' for VA benefits purposes.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a 40 percent rating for service-connected narcolepsy has been dismissed because the benefit sought (the grant of a higher rating) was granted in full. The Veteran also requested remand, but this is not applicable as the case is being decided under the legacy system.

The Board denied the veteran's request for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on July 27, 2021 due to a lack of VA authorization.