Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's somatic disorder is rated at a 70 percent rating, but no higher. The Board found that the severity, frequency, and duration of his symptoms more closely approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's neck condition. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a neck condition, and the Board finds that the VA examiner did not address relevant STRs or lay statements made by the Veteran.

The appeal for payment of non-VA medical care provided on December 8, 2020, was dismissed as the claim was administratively approved and the appellant did not disagree with the decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to unresolved challenges regarding the validity of the amount of overpayment and a waiver claim. The Veteran's claims for an audit and COWC adjudication are pending.

The Board dismissed the appeal for payment of non-VA medical services provided by the appellant on July 27, 2020, as it falls under a Veterans Care Agreement (VCA) which has its own administrative dispute resolution process that does not allow for further review.

The appeal is dismissed because the VA has already approved payment for non-VA medical services provided on December 8, 2019.

The Board has determined that the VA decision on the appellant's claim for payment of medical expenses incurred at Salina Regional Health Center was not properly considered under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1725, and therefore the appeal is being remanded to allow for proper consideration.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to payment or reimbursement for non-VA medical services provided by appellant for episodes of care September 23, 2015, November 21, 2016, and May 6, 2017 to May 31, 2017.,The Board has also remanded the issue of entitlement to payment or reimbursement for non-VA medical services provided by appellant for episode of care May 6, 2017 to May 12, 2017 and May 15, 2017, May 16, 2017, May 17, 2017, May 18, 2017, May 19, 2017, May 22, 2017, May 23, 2017, May 24, 2017, May 25, 2017, May 26, 2017, May 29, 2017, May 30, 2017, and May 31, 2017.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on December 13, 2021, and December 20, 2021, due to a lack of pre-authorization from VA.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for hydronephrosis is denied as the evidence does not show any occasional attacks of colic, kidney infections, or severe renal dysfunction.

The Veteran is granted an initial 100 percent rating for bowel incontinence and SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o) due to loss of use of both legs, bladder dysfunction, and neurogenic bowel incontinence.

The Veteran's daughter is granted retroactive educational assistance benefits under Chapter 35 of Title 38, effective April 13, 2017.

The Board has determined that the recoupment of $17,978.76 in separation benefits (SSB) from VA disability compensation was proper and denied the appeal.

The appeal is dismissed because the VA has already approved payment for non-VA medical services provided on December 4, 2019.

Your claims for a special home adaptation grant and specially adapted housing have been dismissed as moot because your benefits were already granted in a previous decision.

The appeal has been dismissed as the VA Medical Center administratively approved payment for non-VA emergency medical services provided to the Veteran in May 2020.

The Board dismissed the claim of entitlement to recognition of the Appellant as a valid substitute claimant for the Veteran due to her having been recognized as a surviving child and substitute claimant. The July 2018 and October 2018 NODs are accepted as valid.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim for payment or reimbursement of ambulance transportation services provided by North Country Emergency Medical Service on July 21, 2017. The decision is subject to regulations governing payment of monetary awards.

Service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is granted effective August 10, 2022, under the PACT Act. The Veteran's exposure to burn pits during service is presumed and his claim is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete documentation and unclear nature of the appeal. The appellant's claim for payment of expenses for non-VA medical services performed by DHG, including on November 1, 2019, needs further investigation.