Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of burns of the face and scalp, finding that these conditions had their onset in service.

The Board has granted service connection for Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) based on the Veteran's conceded exposure to environmental toxins during military service, finding that there is at least plausible causality between his IBM and these exposures.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of January 17, 2019 for a 60 percent rating for her skin disability (hypopigmented skin of face, neck, chest, upper back, and arms) is granted.

The appeal for attorney fees for past-due benefits resulting from the January 2024 rating decision is dismissed because the appellant requested a withdrawal of her Decision Review Request.

The Board has found a pre-decisional duty to assist error and remanded the case for an addendum VA opinion regarding the etiology of the avascular necrosis (AVN).

The Board dismissed the appeals for payment of non-VA medical services provided by Aegis Sciences Corporation on December 21, 2020 and December 27, 2020 due to an administrative reversal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a potential error in creating the overpayment, and will review whether the debt is valid. The Veteran can challenge the validity of the debt.

The Veteran's overpayment claim is being remanded due to challenges regarding the creation and validity of the debt, as well as a request for waiver. The AOJ must address these issues before COWC can consider the Veteran's waiver claim.

The VA denied payment for non-VA COVID-19 testing provided to the Veteran on January 5, 2021 due to lack of prior authorization.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided by Aegis Sciences Corporation on May 27, 2020, was resolved administratively and paid in full.

The Veteran did not serve during a period of war recognized by VA, thus denying eligibility for survivors' pension benefits.

The Veteran's current representative filed a challenge to the validity of an overpayment of $7,663.01 related to attorney fees for VA compensation benefits awarded in May 2023. The Board finds that this matter should be remanded for further action including an audit of any overpayment made and consideration of whether sole VA administrative error led to its creation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete military personnel records and a need for additional investigation into the appellant's misconduct during service.

The Board dismissed the appeal as all dates of care for non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran have been administratively approved and paid by VA. The appellant was informed that payment is less than the full amount billed, but may request review if disagreeable.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on November 28, 2019 is dismissed as the claim was filed past the 90-day timely filing requirement.

The VA denied payment for a non-VA COVID-19 test provided to the Veteran on January 12, 2021 due to lack of pre-authorization.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of medical expenses incurred on January 6, 2019, at Baton Rouge General Health Center (BRGHC) was denied due to untimely filing and lack of evidence. The appeal is remanded as the AOJ must provide a clear explanation for the denial and consider any additional evidence.

Your claim for a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) has been resolved fully by the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The TDIU was granted effective June 15, 2019, which is the day following your discharge from active duty service.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's left fourth finger fracture, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's small vessel ischemic disease is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.