Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient notice provided in the original decision, and the appellant needs to be informed of what evidence is required for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for periodontal disease is denied as there is no indication of a compensable or noncompensable dental condition, and he does not meet the eligibility criteria for any specific classes under VA regulations.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for ADHD due to a duty-to-assist error in not obtaining a thorough and contemporaneous medical examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for alopecia areata, upper respiratory infection, abdominal pain, and urethritis due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board dismissed the appeals for payment of non-VA medical care provided by HHHC on specific dates due to a correction in the daily rate payment, resulting in full resolution of the claims.

The Veteran's service-connected narcolepsy with cataplexy is granted a 100% disability rating, and the claim for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on January 12, 2021, January 18, 2021, and February 8, 2021 due to a lack of VA authorization for these services.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's dental disabilities are related to service, but more development is needed before a final decision can be made.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for sigmoid resection with an end colostomy, repair of colovesical fistula, and diverticular disease of the intestines is being remanded due to incomplete records from the Social Security Administration.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on November 30, 2021 due to a lack of pre-authorization and because the services were not treatment for an emergency.

The Board denied the appellant's claim to be recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse due to a lack of continuous cohabitation from the time of their marriage until the Veteran's death in October 2021. The appellant and the Veteran separated in June 2001, which was by mutual consent.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for adding her spouse to her VA disability compensation, finding that she did not provide necessary information within one year of relevant dates.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for optic atrophy was granted with an effective date of January 29, 2018.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues regarding the Veteran's employment status and the calculation of overpayment amount. The AOJ is instructed to determine if the Veteran became employed at VA in September 2014, and then conduct a paid and due audit accordingly.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on various dates due to a lack of VA authorization for the services.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on August 19, 2021, and September 7, 2021, due to a lack of VA authorization for the services.

Your appeal for service connection for coxiella burnetii infection has been dismissed as you have requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on February 1, 2021, and January 25, 2021, due to a lack of pre-authorization from VA.

The Board found that the reduction of pension benefits from March 1, 2010 was proper due to the Veteran's excessive income.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient information in the record to make a determination on the appellant's claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on August 12, 2019. The Board finds remand necessary to gather and consider additional evidence.