Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a 50 percent evaluation of left hip fracture residuals from July 7, 2017 is granted. The effective date for the shortening of the left lower extremity is set at December 11, 2019.

The Veteran's effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits is denied as the law does not allow an earlier effective date than February 18, 2011.

The appeal concerning the cost of non-VA medical services provided on December 6, 2019 has been dismissed as the claim was administratively approved.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in apportionment payments and a lack of verification. The specific actions required are to determine where the retroactive payment was sent, perform an audit, and review if the overpayment is valid.

The Board dismissed the appeal as it found that the AOJ had already granted the benefit sought on appeal and there were no remaining allegations of law or fact for appellate consideration.

The VA denied the appellant's request to have their deceased spouse buried in a VA national cemetery due to lack of active military service.

The Veteran's cause of death was initially denied service connection in April 2016, but the Appellant submitted a new claim for DIC benefits on February 12, 2020. The Board found that an earlier effective date is not warranted and denied the claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for his 10 percent ratings for right and left foot hammer toes, finding that the evidence did not show a factually ascertainable increase in disability prior to July 3, 2020.

The appeal is dismissed because the appellant received care through a Veterans Community Care Program and the billing process for these services does not allow for review by the Board.

The appeal of the Veteran's claim for service connection for mesothelioma has been dismissed as the appellant, through his authorized representative, requested a withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in the AOJ's application of regulations and statutes, including a lack of explanation for the denial of the appellant's claim, and the absence of relevant evidence such as copies of the appellant's submitted claims or records of the treatment.

The Veteran's claim for VA home loan guaranty benefits was denied because he did not meet the minimum service duration requirements and his discharge was not due to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeals for financial assistance for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant have been dismissed as the benefits sought are already granted.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claim for dental disabilities affecting teeth #8 and #9 should be remanded due to incomplete records. The AOJ must ensure all relevant service treatment records, including dental records, are associated with the claims folder before readjudicating the case.

The appeal is dismissed as the administrative action approving payment for non-VA medical services provided on July 7, 2020 has resolved the issue in full.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence, including a missing Partial Fee Remittance Advice Report (PFRAR) sent to the appellant. The full PFRAR is needed for an informed determination on the claim.

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

The Board dismissed the appeal as the Veteran's overpayment of VA pension benefits was waived in full, making the underlying validity of the debt moot.

The Veteran's death certificate shows he was divorced from the appellant at the time of his death, and there is no evidence that they lived together continuously after their divorce. The Board denied recognition as a surviving spouse for VA benefits purposes.

The Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for delusional disorder and special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria are being remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration records.