Other conditions Board decisions

The appeal is dismissed because the VA has no authority to review the payment of non-VA medical services provided through the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP). The appellant's claim was eventually paid, making the appeal moot.

The Board denied service connection for urticaria as there was no evidence linking the condition to service or a service-connected disability.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the VA approved your claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on April 3, 2020. The issue is no longer pending.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the Veteran's additional dependency compensation for his current spouse, finding that the evidence did not show notification of the dependent spouse prior to April 18, 2020.

The Board found that the Veteran's receipt of SSA benefits led to an overpayment in his VA pension, and denied the appeal as the overpayment was properly created.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for constipation due to a lack of probative value in the VA opinion provided. The Veteran's condition is related to her post-service treatment and she contends that it is caused by internal trauma sustained during giving birth.

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

The Board has decided that an effective date prior to January 1, 2021, for the award of dependency benefits for the Veteran's dependent minor child, M.M., should be remanded due to incomplete records.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for malaria is denied as there is no active disease or residuals of malaria, and the evidence does not show any liver or spleen damage secondary to malaria.

Your DIC benefits have been granted effective from June 14, 2021. The appeal is dismissed as the benefits sought on appeal have been fully granted.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the claim was resolved in favor of the appellant with administrative approval for payment of non-VA medical services provided on December 21, 2020.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for varicose veins of both lower extremities, finding no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and active service or any service-connected disability.

The Board dismissed the appeal as it does not have jurisdiction to decide this matter, which concerns a VA decision on whether to authorize payment for non-VA medical services under the VCCP.

The appeal of the umbilical hernia issue is dismissed. The left triceps tear and left Achilles tendon tear issues are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's service qualifies for eligibility under the Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance program, and his claim is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU is denied as the earliest possible effective date based on his claim and one-year look-back period is July 31, 2019. The Veteran has been awarded TDIU since February 6, 2018.

The Veteran's service-connected other specified trauma and stressor related disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board found that his symptoms did not more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity to warrant a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right great toe disability did not begin during service and is unrelated to any in-service injury or disease, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board dismissed the appeal because it does not have authority to review disputes related to Veterans Care Agreements (VCAs), which is a specific administrative dispute resolution process for VA and non-VA service providers.

The Veteran seeks reimbursement for ambulance services provided on December 2, 2020. The claim was previously denied by VHA Beneficiary Travel due to lack of evidence or income information. The Board is remanding the case as there are unclear regulatory and statutory issues that need to be addressed.