Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that the overpayment of $14,079.62 was validly created due to the Veteran's failure to notify VA of his divorce from his former spouse V.B., and not solely due to administrative error by VA.

The appeal has been dismissed as the AOJ administratively approved the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on June 22, 2020.

The appeal is dismissed because the claim for payment of non-VA medical care provided to the Veteran on January 21, 2020, to January 23, 2020, was administratively approved while this appeal was pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right foot condition is related to his military service and grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board could make a decision on increased disability ratings for bunionette of the left and right feet.

The Veteran's recurrent heat intolerance and exhaustion were found to be related to service, with the Board granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for earlier effective date and higher level of special monthly compensation has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board cannot issue a decision on these claims as they are pending.

The appeal is denied as there was no VA authorization for the non-VA medical services provided by Aegis Sciences Corporation on March 11, 2021.

The Board denied the claim for payment of non-VA medical expenses incurred on February 9, 2021 due to lack of VA authorization.

The Board has determined that there are unresolved issues regarding the effective date of DIC benefits and has ordered a remand to obtain information from Social Security Administration (SSA).

The Board has determined that the October 2023 decision denying eligibility for PCAFC benefits is legally inadequate and requires a new medical determination considering all medical information of record.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to March 1, 2021 for adding his child L. and spouse J. as dependents due to lack of evidence supporting earlier claims.

The Veteran's scoliosis of the mid thoracic spine is currently rated at 10 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it has not resulted in any severe impairment such as muscle spasm or guarding that would warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the October 2023 decision denying eligibility for PCAFC benefits is legally inadequate and requires a new medical determination considering all medical information of record.

The Board dismissed the appeal as it does not have authority to decide this VCCP payment matter, which must be appealed through VA's clinical appeals process.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection for insomnia has been dismissed due to his death before a decision was made.

The Board denied the appellant's request for a higher monthly rate of payment for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35, as the current rate ($96.29) is within the allowable limit based on her enrollment in 3 credit hours.

The Board denied the claim for payment of non-VA medical expenses incurred on January 7, 2021 due to lack of VA authorization.

The appeal is denied as there was no VA authorization for the non-VA medical services provided on February 10, 2021.

The Veteran's eligibility for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was granted prior to his death, and thus the appeal is dismissed as moot.