Other conditions Board decisions

The appeal concerning the ambulance services provided on December 26, 2019, has been dismissed as the claim was resolved by administrative action.

The Veteran's appeal of the apportionment of his VA disability compensation on behalf of his minor children was dismissed as untimely.

The appeal has been dismissed as the claim for payment of non-VA medical services provided on December 2, 2019, was administratively approved by VA and payment issued.

The Board has determined that there was a duty-to-assist error in the initial decision and requires an adequate medical opinion from the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) to determine eligibility for PCAFC benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected hip conditions have been rated as noncompensable since June 8, 2020. The Board denied requests for earlier effective dates and increased ratings.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim for additional VA compensation benefits for his dependent parent as the benefit was already granted in June 2021.

The Veteran's death was caused by complications from a hemorrhagic stroke and septicemia, which were not deemed to be related to VA hospital care or treatment. The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral eustachian tube dysfunction and denied his claim for service connection. The issue of entitlement to service connection for deviated nasal septum is remanded due to inadequate medical examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding service connection for residuals of stroke and whether it was aggravated by PTSD. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with a new VA examination.

The Board dismissed the appeal as it does not have jurisdiction to review the VA decision regarding payment for non-VA medical services under the VCCP.

The Board has granted a greater than non-compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected uterine fibroids, finding that her symptoms of pelvic pain are continuously present and warrant a 10 percent rating under DC 7613-7615.

The appeal for payment of non-VA medical services provided on November 10, 2020 has been dismissed as the claim was administratively approved by VA.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for porphyria cutanea tarda and earlier effective date prior to September 2, 2020, was denied. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating were not met as his condition did not affect more than 40 percent of his total body area or require constant systemic therapy over the past twelve months.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of TERA examination and other procedural issues. The Veteran's RLS is being considered for service connection as secondary to his left knee disability, with potential exposure to burn pits.

The Veteran's PCAFC application was denied due to a lack of evidence showing he needed continuous personal care services for six months. The Board is remanding the case to provide proper notice and consider private treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of breast cancer but denied service connection for a breast disorder other than the residuals. The Veteran's breast cancer began during active duty, and she underwent a radical double mastectomy. There is no evidence of any other breast disorder over the appeal period.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various joint disabilities, including arthritis and joint pain. The RO found no evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the decision regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits is incomplete and legally inadequate, requiring further review to ensure proper notification and medical assessment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental condition, including periodontal disease, is denied as there is no current qualifying disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Board denied the overpayment of VA compensation benefits, finding that it was properly created due to the Veteran's failure to promptly notify VA of his marital status changes.