Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his service-connected conversion disorder with somatic symptoms was denied. The Board found that the condition did not meet criteria for a compensable rating prior to July 1, 2020, and only warranted a 30 percent rating from July 1, 2020.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance, meeting the criteria for SMC based on aid and attendance/housebound.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder with depressed mood, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to active duty or any service-connected disability.

The appeal is dismissed as the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided from February 7, 2020, to February 20, 2020, has been resolved administratively by the VA AOJ.

The Board has determined that there may be an error in the calculation of the overpayment and is remanding the case to allow for a review by VA. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with regard to the validity of the debt.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for decreased night vision, blurred vision, dry eyes (now claimed as punctual stenosis, eye disease) has been granted. However, the appeal is dismissed because a full grant of benefits was already made in a previous decision.

The Board has determined that there are errors in the pre-decisional record and requires additional medical opinions to determine if the Veteran's left eye vision loss was due to VA care, negligence, or lack of proper skill.

The Board has found that there are gaps in the Veteran's VA medical records, particularly from December 2013 to present. The Board also noted inconsistencies in previous examinations and opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed right thumb injury and bilateral toe onychomycosis. Therefore, the Board has ordered a remand for further development.

The Board denied the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on January 13, 2021 due to lack of VA authorization.

The appeal is denied as there is no legal basis for payment of medical expenses incurred on February 15, 2021.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence in a previous VA examination, and it is necessary to schedule a new VA examination for the Veteran's claimed bilateral eye disability.

The Veteran's Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) has not been active or in a treatment phase for the entire appeal period, and there are no compensable residual signs or symptoms attributable to NHL. Therefore, a compensable rating is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal because Benefit Recovery Group, who filed a Notice of Disagreement, is not considered a proper claimant and did not provide the underlying medical services.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and a rating for his disabilities are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records, particularly those related to his separation from active duty. The issues of service connection and rating are also intertwined with the issue of hearing loss.

The Board dismissed the appeal as it does not have authority to decide whether VA should pay for non-VA medical services provided under the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP).

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for development consistent with the PACT Act, including obtaining a toxic exposure (TERA) opinion regarding service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of dependency benefits for her spouse M.T. was denied, as the award was granted on October 5, 2019, based on a liberalizing VA issue (same-sex marriage recognition) and retroactive application under 38 C.F.R. § 3.114.

The Board denied the overpayment of educational assistance benefits due to termination from a program for unsatisfactory conduct, finding that the debt was validly created and denying the appeal.

The Board dismissed the appeal for payment of non-VA medical care provided by Aegis Sciences Corporation on February 23, 2021, as it is not within the jurisdiction of the Board to review such claims.

The overpayment of VA pension benefits in the amount of $3,426.00 is valid and denied as recovery would be against equity and good conscience.