Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's diagnosed benign cavernous hemangioma of the liver and his service, including any conceded exposure to herbicides and asbestos.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding a contractual payment rate for medical services provided to a veteran under a Veterans Care Agreement (VCA) due to the specific statutory and regulatory framework governing such disputes, which does not include review by the Board.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding payment for home health services provided by the appellant from January 6, 2020 to January 27, 2020 as it falls under a Veterans Care Agreement (VCA) which does not allow for appellate review.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral upper extremity cubital tunnel syndrome/ulnar nerve dysfunction, finding that the Veteran's in-service symptoms and complaints are causally related to her current condition.

The Board has granted service connection for right foot arthritis, left foot arthritis, right shin splints, and left shin splints, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his military service.

The appeal seeking payment of non-VA medical services provided on March 4, 2020 has been dismissed as the benefit was granted administratively.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine the validity of his overpayment debt due to a retroactive suspension and reduction in VA benefits based on fugitive felon status. The AOJ must conduct an audit to explain how the debt was created and calculate it correctly, considering the Veteran's testimony regarding incorrect assignment of fugitive felon status.

The Veteran is seeking reimbursement for non-VA medical care provided by American Ambulance on March 18, 2020. The claim will be remanded to obtain relevant medical records and determine if the treatment was related to a service-connected disability or an emergency.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diverticulitis is remanded due to the need for verification of his service at Camp Lejeune and a VA medical examination to assess the nature and etiology of his condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's neck condition is related to her in-service motor vehicle accident and grants service connection for this disability.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for payment of non-VA medical expenses incurred on June 7, 2021 because there was no VA authorization for the services and they were not treatment for a medical emergency.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for a stroke, as it is related to service-connected hypertension and/or obstructive sleep apnea. A TERA-compliant examination will be scheduled to determine if the Veteran's stroke was caused by his military service or aggravated by his service-connected conditions.

The appeal for payment of non-VA medical care provided on June 29, 2020, was dismissed as the claim was administratively approved by VA.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, and will consider all evidence of record at this time. The Veteran's death was caused by cancer of the ampulla vater, but the cause is unclear given his exposure history.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a throat condition was dismissed because the VA Form 10182 was not filed within one year after the January 2017 rating decision, and no extension was granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in duty to assist and incomplete medical opinions. The Veteran's claim for service connection is being reviewed again with new examination and addendum opinions.

The appeal for Dependents Educational Assistance benefits is dismissed as the benefits are currently in effect since November 15, 2015.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC based on loss of use of his left foot, finding that there was no pending or unadjudicated claim prior to March 8, 2011.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding the contractual payment rate for medical services provided by Mennonite General Hospital on February 28, 2020. The dispute is not related to service connection and does not involve VA policies or interpretations of general applicability.

The Veteran's service-connected other specified trauma and stressor related disorder has been shown to be productive of occupational and social impairment with an occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks. The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent due to the symptoms not meeting the criteria for a higher rating.