Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim of an earlier effective date for an increased rating for his cervical spine based on CUE in the December 1984 rating decision is being remanded. The RO will adjudicate this issue.

The Board found that the withholding of VA compensation benefits due to concurrent receipt of VA disability compensation and drill pay for 28 days during FY 2019 was proper, based on evidence showing the Veteran performed 28 drill days in FY 2019.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for right and left radiculopathy, femoral nerves. The evidence did not show that the Veteran filed a claim within one year after separation from service, and the earliest date entitlement arose was November 24, 2020 when the VA examination first showed femoral nerve involvement.

The Veteran's claims for temporary total disability ratings due to convalescence and hospitalization following his right inguinal hernia surgery were dismissed as no valid appeal was made.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for right hip strain, finding that it is secondary to his service-connected right ankle sprain and right knee strain.

The Veteran is challenging the validity of an overpayment due to the retroactive termination of dependent benefits for a spouse. The RO determined that the debt was valid based on evidence, but identified a duty to assist error requiring an award regeneration.

The Board has found that new and relevant evidence has been received, warranting readjudication of the Veteran's claim for service connection for loss of a left eye due to a gunshot wound. The case is now remanded for further consideration.

The appeal for service connection for the Veteran's cause of death has been dismissed as the benefits have already been granted. The appeals for accrued benefits, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1318, plot or interment allowance, and transportation reimbursement were withdrawn by the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of vocal cord issues is remanded due to outstanding private treatment records related to his cancer and radiation treatments.

The Board has determined that the October 2023 decision denying eligibility for VA's PCAFC program is legally inadequate and requires further development. The Veteran was not provided with a thorough medical opinion to support his claim, which could affect his eligibility.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it does not have authority to decide whether VA should pay for medical services provided by a non-VA provider under the VCCP.

The Board has decided that the record is incomplete and requires additional information to determine if VA underpaid for non-VA medical services provided on August 2, 2019. The AOJ must ensure all relevant records are included in the case file.

The appeal is dismissed as the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on October 12, 2019, has been resolved by administrative action.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's right arm pain and disfigurement, as there are indications in the record that the condition may be related to service. The claim will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran and the appellant were not residing together at any point during the appeal period (beginning August 2021). The AOJ should develop the claim of apportionment for those periods and adjudicate entitlement to an apportionment on the merits.

The appeal was dismissed because the AOJ administratively overturned a previous denial of the claim for payment of non-VA emergency medical care provided on September 14, 2020.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for payment of medical expenses provided by Mabank Family Dental on May 9, 2020, as it was governed by a Veterans Care Agreement (VCA) which does not allow for review by the Board.

The Board dismissed the appeal for payment of non-VA medical care provided by Aegis Sciences Corporation (ASC) on January 4, 2021, as the process for billing under the Veterans Community Care Program does not allow for review by the Board.

Your appeal for a higher evaluation for your trauma and stressor related disorder has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The case will be closed, but you can request substitution if someone else is eligible.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of amyloidosis due to insufficient medical opinions and potential exposure to solvents during service.