Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for individual unemployability should be remanded due to a lack of development based on evidence of record prior to adjudication.

The Board dismissed the appeal as it does not have jurisdiction to decide this matter, which is within the purview of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) clinical appeals process.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal, and the Board has dismissed it.

The Veteran's service connection claim for multiple myeloma is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his service in Vietnam.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the Regional Office had already granted the claim for additional dependency benefits back to November 21, 2012.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the payment of additional dependency compensation for his child T.C.E. is denied as there was no claim submitted before December 29, 2020.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's eye conditions were not related to service and remands for further development, including obtaining medical records and providing VA addendum opinions.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 30 percent evaluation of bilateral tibia and/or fibula fracture with leg length discrepancy was denied as there is no evidence that the condition increased in severity during the year preceding his claim, nor did he have a pending claim at the time of his September 14, 2021, claim. The effective date remains September 14, 2021.

The Veteran disagrees with the validity of a $839.45 overpayment due to receipt of Drill Pay at the rate payable for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, which resulted in an overpayment. The AOJ reduced his VA compensation benefits and issued a decision on appeal. The Veteran claims he did not receive any drill days in FY 2019.

The appeal for a higher rating for the Veteran's service-connected back conditions is dismissed without prejudice due to his death.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided by the appellant from November 25, 2020, to November 26, 2020, is being remanded due to a lack of an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from the relevant providers and primary insurance company.

The Veteran's claim for an initial 50 percent rating for Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood is granted. The claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of the condition is denied.

The Veteran did not serve during a period of war, thus his service is considered peace time service and he does not meet the criteria for survivors' pension benefits.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the VA approved payment for your non-VA emergency medical services provided from January 9, 2021 to January 10, 2021.

The appeal for payment of medical services provided by EMP of Lancaster Ltd. on December 23, 2019 is dismissed because the process for billing and payment is governed by contractual agreements that do not allow for Board review.

The appeal for a waiver of overpayment resulting from an administrative error in VA educational benefits is dismissed as the debt has been cleared.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for payment of medical services provided by Aegis Sciences Corporation on November 19, 2020, and November 27, 2020, as these matters are governed by statutory authority that does not allow for review by the Board.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance housebound was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as it is not within its jurisdiction to review disputes arising under Veterans Care Agreements (VCAs). The appellant's request for payment of home health services provided by a non-VA provider through a VCA is subject to specific administrative dispute resolution procedures that do not allow for further appeal.

The Veteran's income exceeded the allowable limit for pension benefits effective from January 1, 2012, and his accrued benefits were terminated.